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EK52 GOU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,539 mi
Last recorded181,539 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 181,539 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 177,737 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 174,393 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 170,227 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 162,341 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust tail pipe is corroded

front tyre wear is uneven

inner face of the front brake discs are corroded and worn

o/s front fog lamp is not working

Fail 28 Oct 2014 162,338 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust tail pipe is corroded

front tyre wear is uneven

inner face of the front brake discs are corroded and worn

o/s front fog lamp is not working

Pass 29 Oct 2013 151,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2012 140,897 miles

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

oil leak

smells like it is using cooking oil for fuel

Pass 30 Oct 2012 140,897 miles

oil leak

smells like it is using cooking oil for fuel

Pass 31 Oct 2011 128,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front fog light is not working

Fail 31 Oct 2011 128,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front fog light is not working

Pass 27 Oct 2010 114,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre wear is uneven

front tyres are close to the legal limit

Pass 28 Oct 2009 100,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2009 100,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2008

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 May 2007 59,378 miles

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,491 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 37,545 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 GOU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GOU, 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 GOU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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