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EX52 EZO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,041 mi
Last recorded167,041 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 EZO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 167,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not yet reached a r.f.r.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 167,040 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not yet reached a r.f.r.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 163,614 miles

Nearside outer front sill slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 163,614 miles

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

Nearside outer front sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 158,733 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 158,732 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 152,618 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

lip in front brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2013 145,827 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to screen wipers split slightly smearing

Fail 28 Mar 2013 145,827 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)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to screen wipers split slightly smearing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 125,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers starting to deterorate

Fail 3 Apr 2012 135,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers starting to deterorate

Pass 10 Nov 2009 59,063 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,747 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 55,388 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,257 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 51,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EX52 EZO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EX52 EZO, 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 EX52 EZO registered?

EX52 EZO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is EX52 EZO safe to buy?

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