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EA52 RXK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,272 mi
Last recorded129,272 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 RXK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2017 129,272 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes x2. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front section of outer sill. (5.2.6)

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully inspect belt.

engine/gear box mounting worn (noise on driving/changing gear) advise investigation.

various oil leaks.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 128,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front bottom sill corroding

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

Offside Front perishing

Fail 21 Nov 2016 128,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure top securing nut loose shock has excess movement and banging (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front bottom sill corroding

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

Offside Front perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 123,298 miles

child seat fitted

engine oil leak

nsf road spring corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 123,298 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

child seat fitted

engine oil leak

nsf road spring corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 115,579 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 115,579 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 107,099 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 107,043 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,562 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,832 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 84,600 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,043 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2008 52,428 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,493 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,688 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 28,207 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 RXK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXK, 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 RXK registered?

EA52 RXK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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