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CE52 ECY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

110,891 mi
Last recorded110,891 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 ECY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2025 110,891 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 109,757 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 109,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 109,009 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 109,007 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 106,950 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 106,033 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 104,519 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 103,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 103,009 miles

Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking hose to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2017 102,115 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge bald

Oil leak slight under car ()

Rear both sides suspension slightly corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

front both sides Brake caliper slight corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 1 Oct 2017 102,115 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge bald

Oil leak slight under car ()

Rear both sides suspension slightly corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

front both sides Brake caliper slight corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Sep 2016 96,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Sep 2016 96,083 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,357 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slight damaged

Nearside Rear nail in tyre near outer edges

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

Oil cap was insecure/loose. Oil cap seal worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 94,357 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe damaged, (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slight damaged

Nearside Rear nail in tyre near outer edges

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

Oil cap was insecure/loose. Oil cap seal worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2014 90,115 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,993 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,945 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,313 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 77,343 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 77,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,428 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 70,226 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,460 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,201 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 42,201 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 29,791 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 ECY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ECY, 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 ECY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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