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CU52 XEN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,959 mi
Last recorded179,959 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 XEN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 179,959 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 173,005 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 161,539 miles

front brake discs getting worn

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear outer sill damaged

play in drivers seat

Fail 22 Sep 2011 161,537 miles

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

front brake discs getting worn

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear outer sill damaged

play in drivers seat

Fail 24 Sep 2010 152,135 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 152,135 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 138,620 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 138,620 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 127,761 miles

cluth pedel rubber missing

Fail 17 Sep 2008 127,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clutch pedel rubber missing

Pass 20 Sep 2007 114,698 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 114,684 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 109,215 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 97 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 XEN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

CU52 XEN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is CU52 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 XEN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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