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EU52 MZL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,852 mi
Last recorded156,852 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 MZL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 156,852 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 146,140 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 135,355 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 135,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 124,548 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 124,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 116,024 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 107,482 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 96,366 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 96,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 85,758 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,134 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,977 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 57,736 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,374 miles

both front tyres balding on edges...

n/s/f dip beam..

Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,132 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 28,511 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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EU52 MZL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EU52 MZL, 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 EU52 MZL registered?

EU52 MZL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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