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EK52 GNJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,198 mi
Last recorded114,198 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 GNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 114,198 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 100,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,238 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 90,219 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,886 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 81,836 miles

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

Nearside body sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed areas

Offside Front anti roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

Offside body sill feels corroded under sealant with thumb pressure applied

Fail 12 Sep 2015 81,675 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located also fouling body on lock to lock check (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside body sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed areas

Offside Front anti roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

Offside body sill feels corroded under sealant with thumb pressure applied

Pass 3 Jun 2015 79,771 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 76,246 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 73,131 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,190 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 69,147 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,974 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,385 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 53,400 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 53,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 31 May 2007 37,137 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 37,137 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 35,163 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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EK52 GNJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GNJ, 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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EK52 GNJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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