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CU52 OSG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,178 mi
Last recorded108,178 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 OSG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 108,178 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all stop lamps (1.2.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 102,253 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 96,845 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 96,762 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 92,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,414 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,037 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,277 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 77,161 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,146 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering

Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,643 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED, TEMPORARY REPAIRS AND SLIGHT LEAK

FRONT BRAKE DISKS AND PADS WORN

FRONT BRAKES 12% UNBALANCED

O/S REAR TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING

TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,755 miles

nsf drum stick slight play

Fail 9 Sep 2008 51,539 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 51,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,636 miles

osr tyre perishing

Fail 23 Aug 2007 42,636 miles

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

osr tyre perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,668 miles

n/s rear tyre at limit

rear wiper defective

Pass 22 Aug 2005 26,027 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 OSG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

CU52 OSG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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