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CW52 VJL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,561 mi
Last recorded111,561 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 VJL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 111,561 miles

exhaust rusty in places, osr tyre well worn, vehicle fairly dirty underneath.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 105,588 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, rear swing arm brake pipes rusting, front pads appear well worn.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 105,588 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust very rusty in places, rear swing arm brake pipes rusting, front pads appear well worn.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 92,930 miles

front wheel bearings feel slightly rough when wheels spun, headlamp aims just within set limits, exhaust very rusty in places.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 92,930 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front wheel bearings feel slightly rough when wheels spun, headlamp aims just within set limits, exhaust very rusty in places.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 79,736 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, steering rack gaiters have slight oil residue, no leaks found, scraches to os windscreen, bothfront and nsr tyre treads well worn.

front vertical antiroll bar links worn.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 79,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust very rusty in places, steering rack gaiters have slight oil residue, no leaks found, scraches to os windscreen, bothfront and nsr tyre treads well worn.

front vertical antiroll bar links worn.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,994 miles

slight lift in front outer lower ball joints, vehicle fairly muddy underneath, exhaust very rusty in places.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 52,448 miles

osr tyre well worn, gear change very stiff, spare wheel missing, brakes squeaky on operation, headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,911 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 42,911 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes appear very well worn, slight play in nsf wishbone ball joint, osr tyre well worn, rear wiper split, headlamp beam patterns and aims just within allowable limits.

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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CW52 VJL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CW52 VJL, 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 CW52 VJL registered?

CW52 VJL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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The MOT history for CW52 VJL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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