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CN52 TYG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,372 mi
Last recorded120,372 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 TYG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 120,372 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 119,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 112,814 miles

Advise child seats fitted.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 104,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 104,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 94,851 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 94,851 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 93,696 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 88,785 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 88,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 77,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 77,934 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,166 miles

Oil filler cap missing

Fail 11 Jan 2010 68,166 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil filler cap missing

Pass 20 Jan 2009 59,595 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 59,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,161 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 51,161 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,746 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 33,801 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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CN52 TYG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,795 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN52 TYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CN52 TYG registered?

CN52 TYG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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