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EA52 LPC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

79,851 mi
Last recorded79,851 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 LPC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 79,851 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 79,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 77,442 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 77,442 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 75,029 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 75,029 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 71,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 68,531 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 66,604 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 66,604 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 65,594 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 63,929 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 62,448 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,344 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 60,344 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 55,386 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 52,780 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 52,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 52,138 miles

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

drivers seat mechinism faulty

rear tyres perished on side walls

Fail 9 Dec 2013 52,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

drivers seat mechinism faulty

rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 15 Dec 2012 51,961 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,018 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,021 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front pads difficult to inspect

Fail 6 Dec 2010 50,021 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front pads difficult to inspect

Pass 12 Dec 2009 47,441 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 46,314 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 13 Dec 2008 46,314 miles

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

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

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

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,831 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 8 Dec 2007 43,815 miles

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

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

spare wheel missing

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,830 miles

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

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 31 Dec 2005 40,584 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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EA52 LPC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 LPC, 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 LPC registered?

EA52 LPC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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The MOT history for EA52 LPC shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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