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EK52 FHX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,154 mi
Last recorded78,154 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 FHX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,154 miles

Exhaust centre silencer poor condition

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 78,081 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust centre silencer poor condition

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2012 69,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,733 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 64,679 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 59,558 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 53,919 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2009 53,919 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

On steering lock to lock offside tyre is close to inner wheel arch

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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EK52 FHX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EK52 FHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK52 FHX registered?

EK52 FHX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is EK52 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK52 FHX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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