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EY52 FTV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,319 mi
Last recorded130,319 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 FTV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 130,319 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 130,319 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 127,138 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 124,172 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 119,904 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 115,364 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 111,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 111,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 103,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 97,613 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,635 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,745 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,750 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,000 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,848 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,121 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 56,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,928 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,532 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,783 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,962 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,284 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 FTV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FTV, 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

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What year was EY52 FTV registered?

EY52 FTV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is EY52 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY52 FTV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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