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EJ52 HSK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,531 mi
Last recorded166,531 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 HSK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2019 166,531 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking front (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 157,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front screen slight score mark

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

Fail 8 Mar 2018 157,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front screen slight score mark

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

Pass 23 Feb 2017 147,717 miles

Oil leak Major engine oil leaks at front of engine ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component and the steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 147,717 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working and center stop lights staying on (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak Major engine oil leaks at front of engine ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component and the steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 139,020 miles

exhaust center box starting to crack

front brake hoses starting to crack

front lower arm rear bushes split but not causing excessive movement

front number plate starting to fade

nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint worn near to limit (top joint)

nearside front tyre low on air pressure

offside steering rack gaiter badly fluid stainded

steering pump area stained badly with fluid

windscreen scratched to near side by old wiperblade

windscreen washers weak and only just reach screen

Fail 4 Mar 2016 139,020 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust center box starting to crack

front brake hoses starting to crack

front lower arm rear bushes split but not causing excessive movement

front number plate starting to fade

nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint worn near to limit (top joint)

nearside front tyre low on air pressure

offside front side light dim to limit.

offside steering rack gaiter badly fluid stainded

steering pump area stained badly with fluid

windscreen scratched to near side by old wiperblade

windscreen washers weak and only just reach screen

Pass 9 Mar 2015 129,939 miles

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

The o/s front tyre has worn smooth on the inner shoulder

The windscreen washer fluid is very low

the o/s front inner door card is missing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 122,836 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing

There is some play in the o/s front lower suspension arm bush

Pass 6 Mar 2013 111,492 miles

Offside front sidelight light output low.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Slight leaks / wet patches to power steering fluid pipe joints and on hydrolic ram.

Water in nearside rear lamp assmebly and is effecting the function of the reflector, but not by more than 50%

Fail 6 Mar 2013 114,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside front sidelight light output low.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Slight leaks / wet patches to power steering fluid pipe joints and on hydrolic ram.

Water in nearside rear lamp assmebly and is effecting the function of the reflector, but not by more than 50%

Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,893 miles

the eml light is on

Pass 5 Mar 2012 107,415 miles

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

the n/s rear tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Pass 24 Feb 2011 98,848 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 98,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Apr 2010 90,226 miles

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

nearside and offside rear sills damaged

strong advise power steering fluid around switch

Pass 3 Apr 2009 74,329 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 74,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2007 43,472 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 30,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EJ52 HSK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ52 HSK, 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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EJ52 HSK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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