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CE52 EGC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,407 mi
Last recorded163,407 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 163,407 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative Visible tell-tale not working, audible tell-tale is. (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil level is on minimum.

Oil on engine.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 163,406 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195/65/15 n/s, 185/65/15 o/s. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers preventing access to some components.

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative Visible tell-tale not working, audible tell-tale is. (4.9.1 (a) (i))

O/s front tyre is worn on the edges & is close to the limit.

Oil level is on minimum.

Oil on engine.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 154,002 miles

N/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

corrosion under vehicle

cover and trays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2017 154,000 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill - marked (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill - marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

corrosion under vehicle

cover and trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 145,554 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

N/s sill panel is corroding.

Fail 5 Dec 2016 145,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

N/s sill panel is corroding.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 133,094 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2016 133,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2014 117,089 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 110,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,575 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 97,261 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 88,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear outer sill badly bent

Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,664 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 78,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 66,917 miles

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

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

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,721 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 40,670 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 EGC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EGC, 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 CE52 EGC registered?

CE52 EGC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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