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EU52 ULM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,037 mi
Last recorded86,037 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 ULM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 86,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slightly crodded/centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 86,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded slightly crodded/centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,482 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Mirrors secured with tape.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 72,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Mirrors secured with tape.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,239 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 59,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Some damage to nearside rear outer sill.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,471 miles

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

Slight play in both anti-rollbar drop links, not excessive

Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,886 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 43,886 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 39,881 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,199 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 33,413 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,413 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,183 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,016 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 14,414 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 ULM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EU52 ULM, 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 ULM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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