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CU52 CTX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,403 mi
Last recorded173,403 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 CTX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 173,403 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 161,975 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2017 161,970 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2016 149,328 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 149,328 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 132,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 122,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on shoulders

exhaust fouling on rear bumper

Fail 14 Nov 2014 122,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on shoulders

exhaust fouling on rear bumper

Pass 13 Nov 2013 112,936 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 112,930 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 103,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 93,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2010 85,332 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 80,494 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 80,494 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 66,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2008 52,718 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 41,838 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,116 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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CU52 CTX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU52 CTX, 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 CU52 CTX registered?

CU52 CTX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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