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CX52 LVM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,626 mi
Last recorded141,626 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 LVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 141,626 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 130,249 miles

all tyres worn on edges

damage to front number plate

exhaust (cat) corroded

rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2012 129,966 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all tyres worn on edges

damage to front number plate

exhaust (cat) corroded

rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2011 118,428 miles

advise strong movement in offside front bottom ball joint

advise strong nearside rear tyre badly out of shape and close to limit

all rear seats/belts removed

Fail 7 Dec 2011 118,428 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

advise strong movement in offside front bottom ball joint

advise strong nearside rear tyre badly out of shape and close to limit

all rear seats/belts removed

Pass 7 Dec 2010 102,168 miles

advise strong rear seats /seat belts not fitted at time of test

front brake pads look low (hard to see) recommend inspection

Fail 6 Dec 2010 102,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise strong rear seats /seat belts not fitted at time of test

front brake pads look low (hard to see) recommend inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2009 89,180 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 77,507 miles

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

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

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

exhaust emissions high

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,192 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 40,441 miles

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

nearside rear tyre only 2mm in places on outer edge of tread

Pass 4 Aug 2005 18,940 miles

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

Offside Inner 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 LVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVM, 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 LVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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