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CE52 EHF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

600,000 mi
Last recorded600,000 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 EHF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 600,000 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 600,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and cracked-on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge worn and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 600,000 miles

Both front struts corroded badly

Both side repeaters discoloured

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges completely and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges completely and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack

Fail 14 Oct 2020 600,000 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front struts corroded badly

Both side repeaters discoloured

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges completely and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges completely and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2019 600,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 600,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 600,000 miles

Front slight play in both front radius bushes

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight leak from steering rack level ok

Pass 6 Oct 2017 600,000 miles

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

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

Offside mirror has been repair

Pass 21 Oct 2016 600,000 miles

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

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

Offside mirror has been repaied

Fail 21 Oct 2016 600,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside mirror has been repaied

Pass 23 Oct 2015 600,000 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 600,000 miles

front plate damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2014

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brakes noisey(grinding)

front plate damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,000 miles

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

rear brakes noisy (grinding)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 60,000 miles

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

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

rear brakes noisy (grinding)

Pass 17 Oct 2012

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut on o/s/front tyre,side wall,

front brake discs are worn

Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,436 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front brake discs are worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,907 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,620 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 38,620 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 34,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,067 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,140 miles

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

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

nsr tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 18,951 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 EHF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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