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CE52 EGZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,308 mi
Last recorded66,308 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 EGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 66,308 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 66,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,560 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 65,547 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,626 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 63,624 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2015 57,409 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 56,489 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s outer sill flexing while finger and thumb pressure applied

Pass 12 Oct 2013 55,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Oct 2012 54,241 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 52,171 miles

both front wheel trims becoming insecure

parts of tread on each front tyre less than 2mm

rear end of both outer body sills damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system blowing both ends of centre box ,only just passed test ,recommend it to be repair or replaced

tread low on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2009 47,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

spare tyre deflated.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 47,625 miles

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

spare tyre deflated.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,401 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 64,539 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,539 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,996 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 33,006 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 EGZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

CE52 EGZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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