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CU52 PYT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,872 mi
Last recorded116,872 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 PYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 116,872 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 116,813 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Torsion bar corroded.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 108,885 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear in retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central rear section heavily corroded slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion Slight wear in rear suspension (2.4.E.1b)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,493 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

wipers smearing

Fail 22 Mar 2017 102,384 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

wipers smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,352 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion siil to floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,589 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,634 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 84,634 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 82,077 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 82,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,725 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 72,576 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 72,541 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,798 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,644 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,798 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 30,196 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 PYT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

CU52 PYT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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