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EU52 UKJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,808 mi
Last recorded148,808 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 UKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 148,808 miles

Both rear brake hoses are cracking

Engine has a coolant leak

Engine has a oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2016 148,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Door sill (2.4.A.3)

Both rear brake hoses are cracking

Engine has a coolant leak

Engine has a oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 137,628 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO N/S/R AND CENTRE REAR SEATS, NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF AN ADULT SEAT BELT

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 137,625 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure OFFSIDE LAMP UNIT INSECURE (1.1.A.3a)

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO N/S/R AND CENTRE REAR SEATS, NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF AN ADULT SEAT BELT

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 127,540 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside outer sill corroded at front outside prescibed area

Pass 18 Nov 2013 108,143 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 108,071 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear sills slighty damaged

oil leak around engine

oil leak around engine

Fail 5 Mar 2012 83,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 83,442 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,114 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,669 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 64,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 57,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 51,230 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,926 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 UKJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKJ, 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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EU52 UKJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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