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EA52 YCB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,775 mi
Last recorded158,775 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 YCB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 158,775 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front number plate is damaged but still legible and secure

Fail 11 Apr 2018 158,735 miles

Emissions not tested too much smoke (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 150,447 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 139,597 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 129,919 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 118,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 118,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 103,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 103,431 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 89,393 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,393 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 71,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing

brake fluid level low

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2011 71,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perishing

brake fluid level low

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,103 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,561 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to perish on areas of sidewalls and tread

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,456 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,188 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,488 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 YCB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YCB, 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 YCB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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