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EY52 BUW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,333 mi
Last recorded146,333 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 BUW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 146,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 143,086 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs, brake discs and pipes

Headlights poor

Major engine oil leaks

Very heavy corrosion to outer sills

Fail 5 Apr 2024 143,086 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 139,925 miles

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))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 139,925 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 135,714 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 135,714 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 130,750 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 130,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 122,333 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 122,333 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 111,391 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 111,391 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 98,985 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,006 miles

Exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes corroding

Various oil leaks

Fail 13 Apr 2016 85,006 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,652 miles

general corrosion to brake pipes exhaust and underside

Fail 30 Apr 2015 78,652 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,414 miles

Front pads low and discs lipped

Tyre cracking and perishing

Various oil leaks

Wipers poor

Fail 24 Apr 2014 72,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,774 miles

wipers poor

Antiroll bar bushes slight play

Brake discs corroded

Minor oil leaks

Fail 18 Apr 2013 66,774 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,923 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 56,283 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,283 miles

exhaust hanging low and corroding

oil leak

rear indicators fading

rear tyres getting low and cracking

wipers poor

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,014 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,526 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,092 miles

1/rest exhaust poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2008 45,092 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,909 miles

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.

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 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.

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

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