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EA52 YCL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,473 mi
Last recorded76,473 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,473 miles

3 child seats fitted across back seat restricting inspection of seat belts

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides esp on inner faces (3.5.1i)

both outer cv boots poor condition but not leaking

Fail 9 Nov 2015 76,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

3 child seats fitted across back seat restricting inspection of seat belts

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides esp on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

both outer cv boots poor condition but not leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Nov 2014 66,032 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2013 56,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,499 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,862 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 43,525 miles

slight damage to o/s/rear sill

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,492 miles

clutch fluid leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,050 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 32,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,432 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,453 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 YCL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

EA52 YCL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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