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CX52 EVN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,154 mi
Last recorded123,154 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 EVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 123,154 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 123,154 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 118,759 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 118,650 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 114,703 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 114,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 114,160 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside sill corroded and offside starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Nsf top mount worn and skipping slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters going pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,157 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 19 Feb 2019 112,157 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and +5yrs (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front deep cut osf tyre

coolant leaks

oil leaks

Fail 26 Feb 2018 107,378 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and +5yrs (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front deep cut osf tyre

coolant leaks

oil leaks

Pass 23 Feb 2017 101,737 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 101,737 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,851 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,959 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 89,209 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 26 Feb 2014 89,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre getting low and feathered on edges

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread and feathered on edges

oil level low

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,328 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,041 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 66,440 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 66,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,356 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,365 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,329 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 EVN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CX52 EVN, 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 EVN registered?

CX52 EVN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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