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EA52 XZB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,678 mi
Last recorded108,678 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 XZB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 108,678 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 108,678 miles

Emissions not tested oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 103,527 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front wipers split but clearing screen

NSF Tyre worn on edges

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

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

OSF Tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 100,140 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

play in both rack ends

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,808 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 83,354 miles

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

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise osf door check strap condition deteriorating

advise slight play in brake pedal linkage

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 5 Aug 2013 83,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise osf door check strap condition deteriorating

advise slight play in brake pedal linkage

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 9 May 2013 83,340 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs rusty

defective wiper blade damage(light scratching) in swept area of screen

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 2 May 2013 273,730 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs rusty

defective wiper blade damage(light scratching) in swept area of screen

engine oil level low

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre worn outside edge

Fail 24 Apr 2012 82,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre worn outside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre poor condition and worn

Fail 27 Jan 2011 72,841 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre poor condition and worn

Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads look low

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 19 Jan 2010 65,736 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads look low

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2008 56,532 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 56,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,489 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 49,111 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,343 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 XZB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XZB, 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 XZB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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