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CU52 CWD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,495 mi
Last recorded94,495 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 94,495 miles

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 25 Jun 2019 94,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 13 Jul 2018 85,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 81,659 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 81,652 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside & offside (5.2.6)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside & offside (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,994 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing sight noise

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,274 miles

rust started on brake pipes

Fail 1 Jun 2015 70,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rust started on brake pipes

Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,639 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 66,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,329 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 62,328 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,379 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 56,369 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,904 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 47,530 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 47,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 43,031 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,940 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,492 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 CWD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CU52 CWD, 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 CWD registered?

CU52 CWD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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