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EY52 BRX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,564 mi
Last recorded89,564 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 BRX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,564 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 89,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 80,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,466 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING

NO OIL IN VECHILE ADDED 3LTRS FOR TEST

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

excess pas fluid on pipes and rack. advise steam clean

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f tyre has been runflat

Fail 25 Aug 2012 72,142 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING

NO OIL IN VECHILE ADDED 3LTRS FOR TEST

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

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f tyre has been runflat

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,095 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 63,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front no plate becoming insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2010 53,500 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 53,493 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S ARE WORN VERY LOW

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

wipers smearing screen

Fail 8 Aug 2009 44,789 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and low on tread

Pass 8 Aug 2009 44,789 miles

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

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and low on tread

Pass 27 Jul 2008 35,442 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn - o/s/f brake disc also lipped

front tyres cracking up

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,162 miles

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

exhaust middle to rear joint cracked and leaking

front brak discs worn to minimum thickness

front brakes show slight imbalance

n/s/r tyre has cuts in very close to cord construction

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,108 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 BRX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EY52 BRX, 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 EY52 BRX registered?

EY52 BRX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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