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EF52 TEJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,708 mi
Last recorded105,708 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 TEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 105,708 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 99,706 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 99,706 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 93,597 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 89,302 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 83,834 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 75,778 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 67,844 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 64,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 64,197 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,086 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 51,471 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 51,471 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 44,349 miles

Front number plate partially loose, but secured enought to stay on.

There is exhaust blow on rear exhaust silencer, but not effecting MOT emmisions. Advice replace in near future.

Fail 18 Dec 2007 38,086 miles

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

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

rear silencer weak at joint.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,086 miles

rear silencer weak at joint.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,173 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 20,928 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 TEJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

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

Is EF52 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 TEJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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