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EK52 UWO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,085 mi
Last recorded105,085 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 105,085 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 105,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 102,111 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 99,906 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 96,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 96,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 91,928 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Nov 2016 91,928 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 84,934 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2014 79,948 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,307 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,474 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 70,467 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 67,480 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,865 miles

Loud noise from engine auxillary belt

Popping noise from engine maybe loose plug

Fail 16 Mar 2011 66,843 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Loud noise from engine auxillary belt

Popping noise from engine maybe loose plug

Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,200 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 63,156 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 59,905 miles

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,910 miles

o/s/rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 2 Jan 2007 46,587 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 46,586 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2006 29,726 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 UWO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UWO, 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 UWO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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