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CX52 ECW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,549 mi
Last recorded124,549 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 ECW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 124,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 124,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 109,031 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords.

Fail 8 Dec 2017 109,031 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 95,900 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear side walls cracked

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 79,005 miles

light scratches in windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2013 78,680 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 78,680 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 77,776 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 125,095 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 125,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 77,458 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 77,457 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,001 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 69,997 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 61,764 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 53,262 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,035 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,871 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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CX52 ECW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

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

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