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EU52 XPV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,652 mi
Last recorded82,652 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 XPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,652 miles

Front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,831 miles

Both front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,880 miles

Front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear number plate discoloring

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Fail 9 Feb 2012 71,880 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear number plate discoloring

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,208 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 66,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,693 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread edges and close too legal limit(1.7mm)

offside rear tyre worn on outer tread edges and close too legal limit(2MM)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 61,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system rear silencer leaking exhaust gases

nearside front tyre worn too legal limit(1.6mm)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread edges and close too legal limit(1.7mm)

offside rear tyre worn on outer tread edges and close too legal limit(2MM)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 55,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,918 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 37,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 28,854 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 XPV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

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

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