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EK52 HWG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,751 mi
Last recorded153,751 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 HWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 153,751 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 143,567 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 134,021 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 120,612 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 120,612 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 100,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 100,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,992 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,992 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,347 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 75,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worned

rear brakes squeeking

Pass 24 Oct 2009 70,792 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,673 miles

Advise unable to test all rear seatbelts due to child seats being fitted

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2008 67,673 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Advise unable to test all rear seatbelts due to child seats being fitted

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2007 64,414 miles

front number plate slightly cracked.

Fail 26 Oct 2006 61,474 miles

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

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

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

both rear brakes noisey when applied.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 61,474 miles

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

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

both rear brakes noisey when applied.

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 HWG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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