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CX52 EVV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

121,137 mi
Last recorded121,137 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 EVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 121,137 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe

n/s mirror unit a little loose

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2017 121,132 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe

n/s mirror unit a little loose

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2016 114,459 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

n/s mirror unit in poor condition - has interior

Fail 23 Apr 2016 114,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

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

Oil leak

Oil level on minimum

n/s mirror unit in poor condition - has interior

Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,811 miles

engine oil level on minimum

engine underguard loose & hanging down at front

front service brake imbalance quite high = 22%

n/s/f indicator faded colour

n/s/r flexi hose worn but not fouling at time of test

play in o/s/f lower swivel joint on limit of failure

service overdue according to instruments

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Fail 24 Apr 2015 108,811 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil level on minimum

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine underguard loose & hanging down at front

front service brake imbalance quite high = 22%

n/s/f indicator faded colour

n/s/r flexi hose worn but not fouling at time of test

play in o/s/f lower swivel joint on limit of failure

service overdue according to instruments

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 7 May 2014 103,154 miles

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f door check strap faulty

Fail 3 May 2014 103,154 miles

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

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

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

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f door check strap faulty

Pass 24 Apr 2013 97,624 miles

Chip in windscreen - not affecting drivers view

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front tyres a bit low

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

o/s/f door check strap faulty

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn slightly unevenly on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2013

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chip in windscreen - not affecting drivers view

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front tyres a bit low

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

o/s/f door check strap faulty

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn slightly unevenly on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2012 90,792 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2012 90,560 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 84,704 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake disc's slightly warn

Fail 11 May 2011 84,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake disc's slightly warn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 77,924 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 29 Apr 2010 77,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 72,227 miles

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

n/s/r indicator faded

n/s/r tyre has slight uneven wear & close to limit

Fail 29 Apr 2009 72,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/r indicator faded

n/s/r tyre has slight uneven wear & close to limit

Pass 3 May 2008 63,692 miles

front brake imbalance high - 20% limit 25%

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 May 2008 63,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake imbalance high - 20% limit 25%

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 52,977 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2007 51,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,617 miles

nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2006 44,604 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 EVV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 EVV, 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 EVV registered?

CX52 EVV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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