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EY52 BPE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,529 mi
Last recorded146,529 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 BPE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 146,529 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers missing

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

very slight play both inner rack joints

Fail 12 May 2014

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers missing

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

very slight play both inner rack joints

Pass 31 May 2013 128,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2013 128,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2012 106,800 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

footbrake and clutch pedal rubbers missing

n/s/f inner steering arm joint slight play

Fail 9 May 2012 106,792 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

footbrake and clutch pedal rubbers missing

n/s/f inner steering arm joint slight play

Fail 21 May 2011 83,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s reg plate light dim

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2011 83,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s reg plate light dim

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2010 65,253 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 51,430 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,371 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 43,826 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,479 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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EY52 BPE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EY52 BPE, 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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EY52 BPE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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