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CN52 WWA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,189 mi
Last recorded138,189 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 138,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ns inner tie rod play

Fail 30 May 2019 137,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged no mounting for flexi and is just floating around (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ns inner tie rod play

Pass 5 Jun 2018 126,207 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child seat fitted to rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Centre and rear) (6.1.2 (a))

N/S and O/S number plate lamp lens covers missing

O/S outer sill have a welded repair, which has been coated with rustproofing

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S outer sills seem rather thin, (but look OK from outside) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 126,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Indicator interfering with position lamp (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe joint leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 113,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 113,731 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2016 108,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted to o/s/rear and a full inspection not carried out

Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 104,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both no.plate lenses missing

Fail 30 Apr 2014 101,028 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both no.plate lenses missing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 96,851 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 96,851 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

adv child seat fitted in rear view belts only

adv n/s mirror missing

adv o/s/rear brake hose mounting rusted

adv metal braking up from bottom pulley

Pass 19 Jul 2010 81,216 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,527 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 65,220 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 65,207 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,030 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 43,406 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 43,402 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 29,942 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 29,930 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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 WWA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WWA, 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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CN52 WWA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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