CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK52 GAU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,223 mi
Last recorded36,223 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 GAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 36,223 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 35,438 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 34,449 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 33,629 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 32,717 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,099 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 32,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 31,458 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 30,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 30,076 miles

Fuel hose leaking Main filler neck hose to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 28,622 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 12 Oct 2016 27,354 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 27,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,488 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,382 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,390 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 22,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,757 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 20,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 18,603 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 17,142 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,053 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 12,073 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 10,505 miles

N/S/F tyre signs of faling inner 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK52 GAU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK52 GAU, 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

How do I check the history of EK52 GAU?

You can check the full history of EK52 GAU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK52 GAU registered?

EK52 GAU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is EK52 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK52 GAU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK52 GAU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK52 GAU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.