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EX52 GXE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,364 mi
Last recorded160,364 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 GXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 160,364 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 157,560 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 157,560 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 153,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 153,766 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 148,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 148,817 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 144,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 139,170 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flange area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split and separating sligtly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded to almost white light (4.4.3 (a))

Various slight oil leaks at front

Pass 7 May 2019 131,941 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre perishing and worn on inner shoulder,advise replacement. 185/65 R 15 88H

Slight play in offside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush.

Pass 4 May 2018 128,192 miles

Coolant leak ()

N/S/F tyre perished, worn on outer

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/F tyre perished

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil level dipstick broken

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 124,547 miles

Dip stick broken

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Apr 2017 124,547 miles

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)

Dip stick broken

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 May 2016 120,379 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 120,346 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front both tyres worn on outside edge

Front brake discs slightly worn on inner face

Pass 6 May 2015 113,799 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 107,603 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 103,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perished

rear wiper blade needs replacing

Fail 9 May 2013 103,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perished

rear wiper blade needs replacing

Pass 4 May 2012 100,342 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 98,148 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 98,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 79,186 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 79,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 67,988 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,863 miles

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,163 miles

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

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 GXE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

EX52 GXE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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