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EF52 DZH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

91,444 mi
Last recorded91,444 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 DZH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 91,444 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear seats been removed at time of test

Pass 18 May 2024 83,182 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats been removed at time of test

Pass 24 May 2023 77,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seats down

Pass 30 May 2022 73,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 65,744 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 62,800 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,253 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,184 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,996 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,859 miles

Nearside Outer cill has heavy damage

Nearside Rear indicator pale

Pass 22 Dec 2014 34,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 22,135 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and minor blow

repair to nearside outer sill

Pass 20 Dec 2012 18,227 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 18,227 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 17,154 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 15,906 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 14,472 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 12,546 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 11,072 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 8,853 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 6,855 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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EF52 DZH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EF52 DZH, 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 DZH registered?

EF52 DZH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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