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CP52 BZH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,255 mi
Last recorded98,255 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 BZH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,255 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2014 97,668 miles

Centre Rear 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)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs are worn

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre is ilegal

Pass 1 May 2013 91,221 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,829 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 19 Apr 2012 83,828 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,420 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2011 75,419 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,752 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side front wiper blade split

Pass 5 Mar 2009 60,319 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 60,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,089 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

unable to see full condition of front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2007 48,060 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 9 Mar 2006 42,535 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 42,535 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 39,546 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 39,546 miles

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

spare tyre defective

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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CP52 BZH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CP52 BZH, 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 CP52 BZH registered?

CP52 BZH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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