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EF52 AAJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,432 mi
Last recorded110,432 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 AAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 110,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 104,329 miles

both rear tyres are perished

under trays fitted

Offside outter sill corroded but not holed

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 104,328 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside outter sill corroded but not holed

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

both rear tyres are perished

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,418 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 99,418 miles

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corrodedto excess (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 96,859 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 94,408 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 92,347 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2012 89,805 miles

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

part of exhaust system deteriated

Fail 3 Dec 2012 89,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

part of exhaust system deteriated

Fail 8 Dec 2011 87,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 87,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 81,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 71,175 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 60,498 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 49,581 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,309 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,124 miles

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

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

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

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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EF52 AAJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF52 AAJ, 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 EF52 AAJ registered?

EF52 AAJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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