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CE52 ECJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,978 mi
Last recorded105,978 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 ECJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 105,978 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box cracked

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 19 May 2018 105,978 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box cracked

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,332 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 80,674 miles

Both front lower suspension arms have worn mounting bushes

Both front outer sills corroded, covered with factory underseal

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 70,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 62,836 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 15 May 2014 62,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2013 56,011 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 51,255 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 51,255 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 49,568 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 49,568 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 40,836 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 35,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 30,326 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,743 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,718 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 10,509 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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CE52 ECJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE52 ECJ, 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 ECJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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