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CX52 OPW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,180 mi
Last recorded196,180 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 196,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise attention` (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 196,180 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise attention` (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 191,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play + inner swivel joint very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir/pump leaking slightly during lock to lock steering test (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 191,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play + inner swivel joint very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir/pump leaking slightly during lock to lock steering test (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 186,066 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 186,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 180,482 miles

Coolant leak SLIGHT LEAK FROM RADIATOR ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2020 180,482 miles

Coolant leak SLIGHT LEAK FROM RADIATOR ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 176,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sill holed and corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2019 176,425 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sill holed and corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 171,328 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside sill corroded/weakened

Pass 8 May 2017 166,375 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sills (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 162,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear light unit loose, but still secure

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 162,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear light unit loose, but still secure

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 157,456 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 157,456 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 151,766 miles

Exhaust center section and front mounting deterioted

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2014 151,766 miles

Exhaust center section and front mounting deterioted

Pass 17 May 2013 143,186 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 136,421 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,492 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 109,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 82,621 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 69,431 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,853 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,218 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,233 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 OPW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPW, 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 OPW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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