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CU52 CVH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 CVH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers door hinges worn

steering heavy at idle

Fail 30 Jan 2020

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

drivers door hinges worn

steering heavy at idle

Pass 30 Jan 2019 148,259 miles

Nearside sill surface corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill surface corrosion

oil leaks

steering rack area damp

Pass 31 Jan 2018 145,146 miles

both front coil springs have surface corrosion

both front position lamps dim

drivers seat has play in rails

minor exhaust blow

Pass 17 Jan 2017 136,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both front position lamp bulbs dim

drivers seat has play in rails

steering rack damp

Fail 17 Jan 2017 136,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both front position lamp bulbs dim

drivers seat has play in rails

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Jan 2016 130,415 miles

Nearside Front slight play lower ball joint

Pass 26 Jan 2015 123,233 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 115,502 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust leak at manifold area

Pass 31 Jan 2013 108,992 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 99,925 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

n/s/f door hinge has play

Pass 26 Jan 2011 91,472 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 82,479 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,821 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 71,078 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 71,078 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,716 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,698 miles

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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CU52 CVH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CVH, 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 CVH registered?

CU52 CVH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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The MOT history for CU52 CVH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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