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EK52 UVR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,397 mi
Last recorded70,397 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,260 miles

Slight dampness around rack but no sign of any leaks, rear brake flexi hoses slight perishing, local corrosion on underside and O/S/F inner arch but not excessive.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 64,488 miles

Corrosion on various areas of vehicle including sills, not considered a reason for rejection at time of test

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 64,488 miles

Corrosion on various areas of vehicle including sills, not considered a reason for rejection at time of test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 60,828 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 60,828 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,986 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 56,986 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,495 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 53,494 miles

Stop lamp not working all stop lamps (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 49,531 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 49,530 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,498 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 26 Feb 2014 41,498 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,919 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 33,926 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,926 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,942 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,717 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 56,021 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 6,718 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 UVR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

EK52 UVR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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