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EU52 XRV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,878 mi
Last recorded91,878 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 XRV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 91,878 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear ()

General body damage

Offside rear outer sill damage

Offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 1 Aug 2018 91,878 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At joint to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear ()

General body damage

Offside rear outer sill damage

Offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,910 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

various damage around vehicle

Fail 3 Aug 2017 81,909 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn around inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn around inner section (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

various damage around vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,329 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 70,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,790 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 7 Aug 2015 66,790 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,477 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2014 60,477 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,503 miles

rear exhust box strap corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,568 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 49,568 miles

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wiper arm snapped off

Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,020 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 43,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 37,245 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 29,884 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 23,921 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,157 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 XRV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EU52 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

EU52 XRV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is EU52 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 XRV shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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