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EK51 EYZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

209,969 mi
Last recorded209,969 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 EYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 209,969 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 209,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 204,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 204,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 195,620 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2019 195,325 miles

Fuel hose insecure Tank filler clip broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 186,378 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 186,377 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer edge of gaiter shredded (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 176,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 176,798 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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 167,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 167,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 157,495 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 146,957 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 137,953 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 137,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 125,678 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 118,328 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 118,327 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 109,756 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 99,684 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 90,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 90,818 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 83,045 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 82,983 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,617 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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EK51 EYZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK51 EYZ, 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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EK51 EYZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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