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EJ51 EYM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,118 mi
Last recorded134,118 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 EYM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 134,118 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 134,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 125,568 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

windscreen cracked but not within drivers view

Fail 1 Feb 2018 125,568 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

windscreen cracked but not within drivers view

Pass 18 Jan 2017 118,407 miles

screen cracked lower edge

Pass 20 Jan 2016 112,869 miles

screen cracked offside lower corner

Pass 9 Feb 2015 106,795 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 106,793 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 104,516 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 104,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 95,889 miles

Cambelt due in 4000 miles.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 95,889 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 87,404 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 87,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 77,067 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 68,868 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,656 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,675 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,714 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,626 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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EJ51 EYM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ51 EYM, 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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EJ51 EYM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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