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EA52 RXF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,671 mi
Last recorded119,671 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 RXF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,671 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 119,671 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 115,417 miles

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded.

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 113,420 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 113,417 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 106,644 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 106,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 98,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,703 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 93,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,056 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Oct 2015 88,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,661 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,942 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,837 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)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 54,837 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,268 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,267 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,930 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 37,856 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,547 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 26,981 miles

unable to open left hand rear door from inside or out

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 RXF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 EA52 RXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA52 RXF registered?

EA52 RXF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is EA52 RXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA52 RXF shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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