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EA52 YCF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,229 mi
Last recorded193,229 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 YCF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 193,229 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 182,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 175,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 168,987 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 168,987 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 161,647 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 152,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 152,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 141,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 141,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 132,013 miles

both rear flasher bulbs fading

nearside outer side sill corroded at front

Fail 28 Nov 2013 131,804 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both rear flasher bulbs fading

offside outer side sill corroded at front

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 27 Nov 2012 121,722 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Nov 2012 121,722 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Nov 2011 112,224 miles

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

both front lower sills slightly rusty

nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint has slight play

spare wheel missing

Fail 30 Sep 2011 112,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front outer sill corroded

spare tyre not fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 101,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,900 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 70,326 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,774 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,898 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 YCF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YCF, 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 YCF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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