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EX52 FUW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

108,674 mi
Last recorded108,674 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 FUW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 108,674 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 107,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 103,964 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 102,231 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 102,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracked on edge and mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 99,521 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view mirror smashed

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 96,708 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 96,703 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 94,560 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2020 94,421 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back of the engine marked yellow (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 91,638 miles

Offside Rear wheel binding.

oil leak.

Pass 4 May 2018 88,146 miles

Excessive oil leak

Fail 4 May 2018 88,146 miles

Excessive oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,263 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 84,268 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective perished slightly

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

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak engine

n/s and o/s rear tyre outer wall/tread faces cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2015 82,070 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

engine oil leaks

Fail 3 Nov 2015 82,070 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported rubbing on driveshaft (1.9.2a)

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

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

engine oil leaks

Pass 15 Nov 2014 78,504 miles

interior mirror is missing

o/s/r bumper trim is loose but not dangerous

Fail 13 Nov 2014 78,475 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

interior mirror is missing

o/s/r bumper trim is loose but not dangerous

Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,462 miles

Rear bumper insecure

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

interior rear view mirror is missing

Fail 14 Nov 2013 72,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

interior rear view mirror is missing

Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

off side front tyre tearing apart

rear exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2012 67,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

off side front tyre tearing apart

rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,309 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,827 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

marks on windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2007 42,935 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 42,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,798 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 25,751 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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EX52 FUW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 EX52 FUW, 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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EX52 FUW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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