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CX52 WTU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,762 mi
Last recorded140,762 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 WTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 140,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower outer sill has been patched repaired by welding on site and under sealed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer is excessively deteriorated resulting in a slight leak (7.1.2a)

Nearside Rear indicator colour is deteriorating (1.4A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Offside Front Lower bumper is damaged (6.1C.1)

Offside Front Lower outer sill has been patched repaired by welding on site and under sealed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake pipe is corroding (3.6B.2c)

Offside Rear number plate lamp lens is missing (1.1C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp slightly interferes with another lamp (1.1A.3f)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 140,675 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left Will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Front items hanging from the interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer is excessively deteriorated resulting in a slight leak (7.1.2a)

Nearside Rear indicator colour is deteriorating (1.4A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Offside Front Lower bumper is damaged (6.1C.1)

Offside Rear brake pipe is corroding (3.6B.2c)

Offside Rear number plate lamp lens is missing (1.1C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp slightly interferes with another lamp (1.1A.3f)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 132,962 miles

both rear wheels slightly buckeld

corrosion to both outer sills

front brake pads look low

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 132,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear wheels slightly buckeld

corrosion to both outer sills

front brake pads look low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 129,299 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 129,298 miles

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

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 126,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 123,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 110,478 miles

Rear seat belts not checked as rear seats removed

Pass 25 Mar 2010 98,121 miles

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

Spare tyre wall cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2010 98,121 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare tyre wall cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2009 77,790 miles

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

scratch on wind screen

Fail 18 Mar 2009 77,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

scratch on wind screen

Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,855 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,622 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,984 miles

Nearside Rear 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 WTU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

CX52 WTU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is CX52 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX52 WTU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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