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EK52 HVP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,923 mi
Last recorded131,923 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 HVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 131,923 miles

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Fail 19 Jul 2017 131,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 11 Jul 2016 121,030 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 121,030 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 113,331 miles

corrosion on n/s outer sill outside a precribed area

corrosion on o/s outer sill outsid a precribed area

o/s front tyre getting low on 3mm worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Jul 2015 113,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on n/s outer sill outside a precribed area

corrosion on o/s outer sill outsid a precribed area

o/s front tyre getting low on 3mm worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2014 105,570 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,135 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 97,135 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,728 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 88,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,820 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 79,820 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 70,914 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 70,858 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,295 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,740 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,122 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,993 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 HVP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HVP, 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 EK52 HVP registered?

EK52 HVP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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