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CU52 GFZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,396 mi
Last recorded114,396 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 114,396 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line for the mot (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line for the mot (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2016 114,396 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line for the mot (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line for the mot (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 104,575 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 104,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 92,102 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2013 85,013 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,591 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 80,591 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,051 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 64,073 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 54,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,145 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 45,331 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 45,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,763 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 36,763 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,298 miles

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

both front disc/s partially corroded

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 GFZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GFZ, 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 GFZ registered?

CU52 GFZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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