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CU52 XLL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,501 mi
Last recorded138,501 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 XLL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 138,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 132,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake pads not visible

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 127,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads not visible

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sills deformed

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 120,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear- at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake pads not visible

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 111,263 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides- strut tops (2.7.4)

Front both wipers split

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

Front brake pads not visible

Fail 27 Jul 2017 110,849 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to middle- outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational tyre (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides- strut tops (2.7.4)

Front both wipers split

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

Front brake pads not visible

Pass 26 Jul 2016 102,475 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides- outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front pads not visible

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 93,956 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking to tread

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,726 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal brake pipes greased limiting inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pipes greased limiting inspection

front pads not visable

nearside front wiper deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,349 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 69,348 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear back box corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,140 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,001 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,365 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,389 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 30,465 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 30,465 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 23,946 miles

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

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

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 XLL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

CU52 XLL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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