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CU52 GFA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,126 mi
Last recorded122,126 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 GFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 122,126 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear light lenses damaged

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 122,126 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear light lenses damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2015 116,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 116,363 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 107,801 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 107,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 89,996 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 89,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

ns front shockabsorber

Pass 20 Apr 2012 83,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 12 Feb 2011 73,858 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 5 Feb 2010 66,054 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2008 56,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,162 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,288 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 GFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GFA, 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 GFA registered?

CU52 GFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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