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EK52 HWJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,215 mi
Last recorded102,215 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 102,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside indicator repeater lens missing

Fail 18 Oct 2019 102,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged dangerous - no handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside indicator repeater lens missing

Pass 31 Oct 2018 100,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exit centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 100,035 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exit centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,903 miles

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

Offside indicator lens missing

Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,758 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 97,757 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wing in several places (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 96,963 miles

Offside Front wing deteriorating in several places

Offside indicator lens missing

Fail 23 Oct 2015 96,960 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wing deteriorating in several places

Offside indicator lens missing

Pass 22 Oct 2014 96,087 miles

O/S Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 96,087 miles

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

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

O/S Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,269 miles

offside rear tyre has cracking but no cords exposed

Fail 17 Oct 2013 95,260 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has cracking but no cords exposed

Pass 16 Oct 2012 93,566 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 89,641 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 85,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 77,144 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 72,482 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,780 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 HWJ 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 70%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

EK52 HWJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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