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EJ51 EYP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,675 mi
Last recorded96,675 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 EYP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 96,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside beam pattern poor (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Mar 2022 96,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside beam pattern poor (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 90,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from l.s.v to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 83,281 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 75,359 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front cv gaiter deteriorating

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r,o/s/r and 1 front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2018 70,206 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both rear (1.4.A.2e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 67,828 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 67,823 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,360 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,268 miles

rear exhaust box front rubber mount perished

Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust joint and clamp deteriated

Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,239 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,853 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,379 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,645 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,597 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 32,597 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,410 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 23,914 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 EYP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EYP, 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 EYP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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