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EK51 XZC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,457 mi
Last recorded28,457 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 XZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 28,457 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 28,457 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 28,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2024 28,014 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 May 2023 26,982 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 26,723 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 26,394 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 25,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 25,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 25,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 24,854 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2017 24,416 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp joint (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 24,002 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

cracks around o/s/f tyre

Fail 21 May 2016 24,002 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

cracks around o/s/f tyre

Pass 23 May 2015 23,378 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 22,057 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 19,993 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 18,242 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 17,219 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 15,933 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 15,879 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,053 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 11,848 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 9,908 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 XZC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK51 XZC, 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 EK51 XZC registered?

EK51 XZC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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The MOT history for EK51 XZC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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