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CN52 ZKY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,781 mi
Last recorded113,781 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 ZKY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 113,781 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 113,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2021 110,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 107,658 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill heavily covered in sealant

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 107,658 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill heavily covered in sealant

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2019 103,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside outer sill covered heavily with sealant

Pass 27 Oct 2018

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box outer skin slightly corroded

rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2018

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

exhaust rear box outer skin slightly corroded

rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2017

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

Fail 20 Aug 2017

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 89,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 89,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,013 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 76,664 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,413 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,381 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2012 65,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2012 65,376 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside sill damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,057 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 51,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Dec 2009 51,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,692 miles

front bumper is damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2008 36,692 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

front bumper is damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,074 miles

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

front bumper is damaged

nearside front wheel trim is missing

Fail 25 Jul 2007 28,074 miles

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

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

front bumper is damaged

nearside front wheel trim is missing

Pass 29 Jul 2006 19,448 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 13,980 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 ZKY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZKY, 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 ZKY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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