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EF52 TDX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,569 mi
Last recorded101,569 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 TDX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 101,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 101,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 99,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Rear both sides heavily worn (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 95,814 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Offside front coil spring corroded

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded and also ferrules corroded too

Rear metal brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Rear shock bushes deteriorated both sides and casings corroded

Rear wiper arm missing

Fail 18 Dec 2020 95,814 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front coil spring corroded

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded and also ferrules corroded too

Rear metal brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Rear shock bushes deteriorated both sides and casings corroded

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 9 Dec 2019 94,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 92,906 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 91,772 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 91,772 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 89,217 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 89,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 87,034 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2015 87,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2014 84,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 81,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rearvtyre in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,729 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 71,453 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 62,375 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 62,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,259 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 44,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 44,259 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 36,027 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 29,516 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 TDX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX registered?

EF52 TDX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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The MOT history for EF52 TDX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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