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CU52 YLB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,112 mi
Last recorded145,112 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 YLB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 145,112 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 145,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front 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 16 Apr 2014 134,232 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 127,415 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 117,168 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 117,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 108,043 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f and 2 rear tyres worn on outer wall but not weakened

Pass 8 Jun 2011 108,043 miles

n/s/f and 2 rear tyres worn on outer wall but not weakened

Pass 14 Jun 2010 94,991 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 94,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 79,431 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,415 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 45,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,714 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 YLB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLB, 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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CU52 YLB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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