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EK52 SVY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,341 mi
Last recorded142,341 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 SVY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 142,341 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

General corrosion to underbody

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 129,066 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

oil leak

rear exhaust band broken but system still supported

Pass 27 Oct 2014 110,938 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

power steering pump noisy but still working as intended

Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,814 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,902 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 90,315 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 81,025 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 67,169 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 53,536 miles

off side rear tyre staring to perish in tread pattern

Fail 4 Jun 2007 38,124 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 4 Jun 2007 38,124 miles

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

near side rear tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,383 miles

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

n/s/f tyre rotation is wrong way round

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 SVY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

EK52 SVY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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