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CU52 HPA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,467 mi
Last recorded125,467 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 HPA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 125,467 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 125,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 116,796 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 116,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 108,554 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 99,387 miles

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 1 Feb 2013 99,380 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2012 90,636 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 90,636 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,415 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 71,992 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,897 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,968 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 54,290 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 46,691 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 HPA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 HPA, 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 HPA registered?

CU52 HPA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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