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CX52 PUO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,712 mi
Last recorded103,712 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 PUO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 103,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 94,766 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,843 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake disc scored and pitted

Fail 20 Mar 2012 82,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are worn

offside rear brake disc scored and pitted

Pass 14 Feb 2011 67,841 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 67,829 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,976 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,324 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 43,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs unevenly worn

Fail 19 Feb 2008 31,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,263 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 13,726 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 12,718 miles

Slight flat-spots on both rear tyres.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 9,633 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 PUO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 PUO, 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 PUO registered?

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

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