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CX52 EWN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,733 mi
Last recorded92,733 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 92,733 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 88,163 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

rear shock absorbers in poor condition

Fail 12 Oct 2015 88,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear shock absorbers in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2014 82,229 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 72,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 68,114 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 68,114 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 66,192 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 66,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front tyre edge wear requires close monitoring

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damage / deteriorating

Offside front tyre edge wear requires close monitoring

Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,996 miles

front brake imbalance high at 23%.

nearside rear outer sill damaged.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 48,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear outer sill damaged.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,491 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,984 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 31,960 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,039 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 EWN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EWN, 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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CX52 EWN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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