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EK52 HWR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

49,013 mi
Last recorded49,013 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 49,013 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to n/s rear sill

corrosion to o/s sill, front and rear.

Pass 11 Dec 2024 48,997 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 48,922 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 48,714 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,589 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 48,157 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn unevenly, more so inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn unevenly, more so inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 46,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn unevenly, more so inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn unevenly, more so inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,895 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 45,895 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 45,895 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 45,141 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,581 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,787 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,715 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,347 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,072 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,376 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,030 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,617 miles

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2008 26,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,133 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,590 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 HWR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HWR, 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 HWR registered?

EK52 HWR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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