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EK52 VPJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,835 mi
Last recorded135,835 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 VPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2019 135,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam staying on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam staying on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 128,827 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2018 128,763 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2017 117,960 miles

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

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

exsaust has slight blow

no spare wheel

underside of car undersilled heavy

Pass 1 Sep 2016 110,695 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 108,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

auxilary belt deteriorated,advise replacement.

oil leak,advise service or repair.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 108,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre has unrepairable puncture

auxilary belt deteriorated,advise replacement.

oil leak,advise service or repair.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 104,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

both wiper blades perishing

Fail 20 Sep 2014 104,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

both wiper blades perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 96,716 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 96,715 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 87,755 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 87,751 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,021 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 81,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,902 miles

wipers smear

Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,218 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 68,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,757 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 56,022 miles

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

front brake disc pads very worn may need replacement

Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2005 40,913 miles

unable to check near-side reat seat belt (child seat)

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 VPJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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