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CU52 XDA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,280 mi
Last recorded15,280 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 XDA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 15,280 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 139,969 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 124,406 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 124,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 105,728 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 105,728 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 101,153 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 101,153 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 92,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 87,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 87,335 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 79,281 miles

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

Three child seats fitted to rear

Fail 9 Nov 2009 79,281 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Three child seats fitted to rear

Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,864 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Oct 2008 67,864 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,981 miles

CENTRE & REAR EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW

HAVE FITTED SPARE TO N/S REAR

Fail 23 Oct 2007 56,981 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CENTRE & REAR EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW

HAVE FITTED SPARE TO N/S REAR

Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,917 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 35,742 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 35,712 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 XDA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU52 XDA registered?

CU52 XDA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 October 2002.

Is CU52 XDA safe to buy?

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