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EY52 SVL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,907 mi
Last recorded99,907 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 99,907 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 99,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 99,579 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 97,597 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,022 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,550 miles

both rear tyres are worn inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Aug 2015 92,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres are worn inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Aug 2014 88,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front fog broken

survo pipe rubbing on loome

Fail 12 Aug 2014 88,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front fog broken

survo pipe rubbing on loome

Pass 13 Aug 2013 82,396 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

cut in o/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,117 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 79,117 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 66,342 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,861 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,387 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,188 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,696 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 SVL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

EY52 SVL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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