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EA52 NMY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,462 mi
Last recorded71,462 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 NMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 71,462 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both also n/s cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and partly secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both on limit n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 71,462 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both also n/s cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and partly secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bolt loose (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both on limit n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 66,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2025 66,959 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 66,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 66,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 60,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 53,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 51,450 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

o/s/f wiper splitting

rear exhaust box baffles breaking up inside

rear exhaust joint and clamp heavily corroded

throttle pedal rubber missing

Fail 24 Jul 2020 51,450 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

o/s/f wiper splitting

rear exhaust box baffles breaking up inside

rear exhaust joint and clamp heavily corroded

throttle pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Aug 2019 48,676 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 45,379 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2017 43,578 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 40,878 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 8 Aug 2015 38,151 miles

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

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

rear tyre's starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,453 miles

Accelerator pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,233 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,294 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,860 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,502 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 24,608 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 21,023 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 17,510 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 13,466 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 NMY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA52 NMY, 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 NMY registered?

EA52 NMY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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