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EJ52 HTG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,892 mi
Last recorded138,892 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 HTG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 138,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

various corrosion on sills but not in prescribed areas

Fail 5 Sep 2015 138,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

various corrosion on sills but not in prescribed areas

Pass 1 Sep 2014 138,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 138,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 134,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

mileage not illuminated

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

offside front brake disc badly detereorated

offside front wiper smearing slightly

Fail 22 Aug 2013 134,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

mileage not illuminated

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

offside front brake disc badly detereorated

offside front wiper smearing slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2012 126,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 126,780 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2011

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2010 88,088 miles

Different profile tyres fitted front and back

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 87,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Different profile tyres fitted front and back

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s headlamp aim not tested due to bulb not working

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 73,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,207 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,672 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2006 42,082 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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EJ52 HTG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HTG, 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 EJ52 HTG registered?

EJ52 HTG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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