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CE52 EAO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

113,876 mi
Last recorded113,876 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 EAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 113,876 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly porous corroded flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 113,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly porous corroded flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 103,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 103,308 miles

Central Emissions not tested exhaust broken silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,037 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 97,037 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,527 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 94,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,839 miles

n/s+o/s inner wishbone bushes starting to perish

very slight play o/s/f antiroll bar link

Fail 19 Oct 2017 91,839 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s+o/s inner wishbone bushes starting to perish

very slight play o/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 25 Oct 2016 89,269 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,511 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 85,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 80,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,799 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 73,588 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 69,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 69,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 69,256 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

offside rear indicator starting to show white light

Fail 25 Oct 2011 64,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,735 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,170 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 60,170 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 55,342 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,415 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2008 47,415 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,698 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 28,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,377 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 20,430 miles

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

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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CE52 EAO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 CE52 EAO, 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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CE52 EAO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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