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EX52 KZS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,013 mi
Last recorded87,013 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 KZS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 87,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 87,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 86,660 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox has crack around joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 86,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox has crack around joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,882 miles

Both Front Suspension Arm Rear Rubber 'P' Bush's Split/Deteriorated

Both Headlamp Lens's Deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, Weap From O/S Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack/Feed and Return Pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 84,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both Front Suspension Arm Rear Rubber 'P' Bush's Split/Deteriorated

Both Headlamp Lens's Deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, Weap From O/S Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack/Feed and Return Pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 83,111 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

lower engine mount has play in a bush

Fail 22 Mar 2018 83,111 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Lower engine mount has slight play in a bush

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 83,103 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

EML on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Lower engine mount has slight play in a bush

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 80,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn to 3m

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre tread worn to 3m

Fail 14 Mar 2017 80,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn to 3m

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre tread worn to 3m

Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,491 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,076 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 76,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,046 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,009 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 75,188 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 75,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 73,563 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 69,880 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 57,999 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 48,988 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,575 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 KZS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KZS, 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 KZS registered?

EX52 KZS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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