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CX52 OPZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,052 mi
Last recorded116,052 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 OPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 116,052 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under body and rear suspension starting to corrode

Fail 18 Nov 2016 116,051 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under body and rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 27 Nov 2015 110,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s tyre under underinflated

Fail 23 Nov 2015 110,526 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s tyre under underinflated

Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,547 miles

child seat fitted

fuel tank strap corroding

multi ribbed belt condition

n/s mirror slightly loose

n/s rear tyre close to the legal limit

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Nov 2013 101,105 miles

child seats fitted

engine cover loose

multi rib belt and tentioner condition

o/s/r tyre puncture

r inner sills corroding

r tyres on legal limit

Fail 23 Nov 2013 101,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

child seats fitted

engine cover loose

multi rib belt and tentioner condition

o/s/r tyre puncture

r inner sills corroding

r tyres on legal limit

Pass 22 Nov 2012 97,076 miles

o/s/f brake disc slighty warped

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2012 97,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bump stops deteriorated

o/s/f brake disc slighty warped

Pass 24 Nov 2011 93,440 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

GENERAL CHASSIS/BODY CORROSION

Pass 18 Nov 2010 88,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 88,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 78,468 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 78,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,387 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,174 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,938 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 32,992 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 OPZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

CX52 OPZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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