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EA52 LNE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,475 mi
Last recorded116,475 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 LNE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 116,475 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,879 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 104,879 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 103,439 miles

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

service light on

Fail 27 Oct 2015 103,439 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

service light on

Pass 28 Jan 2014 88,923 miles

body damage to n/s/rear door

Fail 28 Jan 2014 88,918 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

body damage to n/s/rear door

Pass 14 Jan 2013 85,266 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 85,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 73,400 miles

front discs worn

Pass 20 Jan 2011 67,611 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 67,611 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise rear brakes noisy

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,689 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 58,689 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,032 miles

o/s/r light cluster smashed but not showing white light

Pass 31 Oct 2007 42,487 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,131 miles

both front inner edges of tyres wearing

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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EA52 LNE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EA52 LNE, 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 EA52 LNE registered?

EA52 LNE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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