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CU52 OSC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,525 mi
Last recorded112,525 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 112,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill signs of heavy corrosion

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished and starting to split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished and starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer sill signs of heavy corrosion

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished and starting to split

Fail 31 May 2017 112,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill signs of heavy corrosion

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and starting to split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished and starting to split (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer sill signs of heavy corrosion

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished and starting to split

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

Pass 4 May 2016 109,220 miles

Both front outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of seatbelts/suspension

Fail 4 May 2016 109,220 miles

Both front outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of seatbelts/suspension

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 107,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside front outer sill area corroded

Offside front outer sill area corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 105,358 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 105,358 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 102,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 98,769 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2012 98,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 91,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 53,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,703 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,852 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,813 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 OSC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OSC, 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 OSC registered?

CU52 OSC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is CU52 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 OSC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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