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CX52 ECT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 ECT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,657 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 108,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 96,410 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 85,445 miles

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Fail 9 Oct 2012 68,848 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,848 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,162 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 46,271 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 34,170 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,997 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 13,004 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 7,226 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 6,738 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 6,734 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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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CX52 ECT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX52 ECT, 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 CX52 ECT registered?

CX52 ECT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for CX52 ECT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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