MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major oil leaks
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges, and heavily cracked/splitting 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Underbody corrosion to body , suspension, exhaust, brakes and brake pipes
Centre exhaust corroded
Corrosion to suspension, coil springs, brake discs and pipes
Headlights poor
Major engine oil leaks
Very heavy corrosion to outer sills
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (6.1.2 (a))
Centre exhaust corroded
Corrosion to suspension, coil springs, brake discs and pipes
Headlights poor
Major engine oil leaks
Very heavy corrosion to outer sills
Corrosion to underbody, subframe, coil springs, exhaust, brake discs and pipes
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Major Engine and gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion to underbody, subframe, coil springs, exhaust, brake discs and pipes
Oil leak, but not excessive Major Engine and gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side tyres going bald on inner and outer edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Slight play in O/s/f lower ball joint, track rod end and inner rack joints
Various oil leaks
Corrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side tyres going bald on inner and outer edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Slight play in O/s/f lower ball joint, track rod end and inner rack joints
Various oil leaks
Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes
N/s/r brake slow reading, rear brakes imbalanced 47%
Slight play in o/s lower ball joint and steering rack joints
Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes
N/s/r brake slow reading, rear brakes imbalanced 47%
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Slight play in o/s lower ball joint and steering rack joints
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin holed and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin holed and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
N/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge and all tyres low on pressures
O/s cv gaiter weeping
Slight play in both front drop links
general corrosion to underbody, exhaust and suspension
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
N/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge and all tyres low on pressures
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
O/s cv gaiter weeping
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Slight play in both front drop links
general corrosion to underbody, exhaust and suspension
Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes
Exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes corroding
Various oil leaks
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Various oil leaks
general corrosion to brake pipes exhaust and underside
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
general corrosion to brake pipes exhaust and underside
osr tyre wearing low and cords out of shape 185/65/15
Front pads low and discs lipped
Tyre cracking and perishing
Various oil leaks
Wipers poor
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front pads low and discs lipped
Tyre cracking and perishing
Various oil leaks
Wipers poor
wipers poor
Antiroll bar bushes slight play
Brake discs corroded
Minor oil leaks
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Antiroll bar bushes slight play
Brake discs corroded
Minor oil leaks
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Brake pipes corroding
Exhaust corroded
Front tyres very close to legal limit
Oil leaks
both outer rear adult seat belts not tested due to child seats been fitted to those seats
front brake discs corroded and worn
o/s/r tyre cracked and perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust hanging low and corroding
oil leak
rear indicators fading
rear tyres getting low and cracking
wipers poor
exhaust hanging low and corroding
oil leak
rear indicators fading
rear tyres getting low and cracking
wipers poor
1/rest exhaust poor condition
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
1/rest exhaust poor condition
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
EY52 BUW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 BUW, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of EY52 BUW?
You can check the full history of EY52 BUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was EY52 BUW registered?
EY52 BUW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2002.
Is EY52 BUW safe to buy?
The MOT history for EY52 BUW shows 30 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EY52 BUW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EY52 BUW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.