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CX52 EXG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,653 mi
Last recorded99,653 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 EXG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2021 99,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

oil residue

Pass 26 Sep 2019 93,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to system joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 92,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component leaking pressure switch leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to system joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,939 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 85,935 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 83,659 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 73,199 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 68,212 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 68,212 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 65,931 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 65,906 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 63,599 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 59,436 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 59,436 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 55,420 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 55,420 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,890 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 46,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 46,540 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 41,375 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 41,365 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 32,583 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 15,506 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 EXG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EXG, 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 EXG registered?

CX52 EXG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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