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CN52 YVM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,881 mi
Last recorded111,881 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 YVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 111,881 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to o/s/f body

damage to o/s/r body

Fail 28 Jan 2013 111,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to o/s/f body

damage to o/s/r body

Pass 25 Jan 2012 103,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine managment light on

Fail 25 Jan 2012 103,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine managment light on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 92,597 miles

eng man light on

n/s/f indicator loss of amber colour

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

passenger door mirror housing needs further attension

rear exhaust inter pipe to box corroded & slight exhaust leak

Fail 31 Dec 2010 92,597 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

eng man light on

n/s/f indicator loss of amber colour

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

passenger door mirror housing needs further attension

rear exhaust inter pipe to box corroded & slight exhaust leak

Pass 4 Jan 2010 78,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 78,511 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,643 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 61,643 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 49,207 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 24,667 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 24,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

CN52 YVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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