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CN52 UFT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,020 mi
Last recorded85,020 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 UFT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,020 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 85,020 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,573 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 121,619 miles

Emissions not tested due to major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe gasket and front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb fitted incorrectly wont adjust ) (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 70,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

power steering noisy

rack gaiters damp

Fail 26 Sep 2019 70,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

power steering noisy

rack gaiters damp

Fail 25 Jul 2019 70,069 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn close to legal limit

power steering rack damp

Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,232 miles

Slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,294 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 49,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,207 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,554 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 34,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 33,356 miles

SPARE TYRE IN GOOD CONDITION

engine slighty hunting on tick over

rear exhaust silencer rusty outer caseing starting to peel

slight exhaust blow centre silencer

Fail 2 Jul 2013 33,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

SPARE TYRE IN GOOD CONDITION

engine slighty hunting on tick over

rear exhaust silencer rusty outer caseing starting to peel

slight exhaust blow centre silencer

Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,853 miles

engine slighty hunting after acceleration

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,558 miles

ENGINE HUNTS ON TICK OVER

Fail 27 Jul 2011 30,558 miles

ENGINE HUNTS ON TICK OVER

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,836 miles

. slight power steering squeek

engine slight hunting on tick over

Fail 6 Jul 2010 28,836 miles

. slight power steering squeek

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine slight hunting on tick over

Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,706 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,948 miles

.. nearside/offside front tyres slight wear on inner/outer sections 4/5mm tread left

.. rear silencer outer skin starting to rust

.. slight noise from power steering pump

Pass 1 Aug 2007 18,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,277 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 11,623 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 UFT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UFT, 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 UFT registered?

CN52 UFT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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The MOT history for CN52 UFT shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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