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EA52 PVU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

168,884 mi
Last recorded168,884 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 PVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 168,884 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

small chips to windscreen

Fail 21 Oct 2019 168,884 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

small chips to windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2018 163,799 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front fuel filter looks damp not leaking

Nearside Front lower sill slight corrosion not considered excessive

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

small chips to windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2018 163,799 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front fuel filter looks damp not leaking

Nearside Front lower sill slight corrosion not considered excessive

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

small chips to windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2017 156,147 miles

Offside Front steering inner arm slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2017 156,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front steering inner arm slight play

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 144,294 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 144,294 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 135,343 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 135,343 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 125,332 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 115,784 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 105,751 miles

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edges

rear number plate deteriorating (will need replacing soon)

suspension shows age/wear

tested in wet

Fail 25 Oct 2011 94,656 miles

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

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight play in ball joint

o/s wing mirror could be more secure

rear registration plate deteriorated (just meets pass standard)

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 94,656 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight play in ball joint

o/s wing mirror could be more secure

rear registration plate deteriorated (just meets pass standard)

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 83,335 miles

exhaust for corrosion

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

rear number plate poor condition advice replacement

Fail 25 Oct 2010 83,335 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust for corrosion

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

rear number plate poor condition advice replacement

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,688 miles

exhaust heavily corroded in places

front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to wear edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge (on limit)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 69,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust heavily corroded in places

front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to wear edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge (on limit)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 58,021 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness

rear exhaust join corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2008 58,021 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness

rear exhaust join corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,202 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,430 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 PVU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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