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EX52 UAV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,503 mi
Last recorded140,503 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 UAV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 140,503 miles

rear nearside foot and parking brake needs ajusment

Pass 20 Aug 2018 121,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 121,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2016 113,817 miles

Nearside Outer seal corroded

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 113,817 miles

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

Nearside Outer seal corroded

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 101,799 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2014 101,799 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2013 91,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 91,050 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 90,976 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,706 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 83,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 83,458 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 80,015 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 79,922 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 76,452 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 76,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 69,471 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 65,037 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 53,232 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges and near limit of wear

Pass 28 Nov 2005 40,891 miles

front pads near limit of wear

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 UAV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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