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EY52 TTJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

152,259 mi
Last recorded152,259 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 TTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 152,259 miles

CORROSION AND OLD SHABBY REPAIR TO OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER SILL

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 152,259 miles

CORROSION AND OLD SHABBY REPAIR TO OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER SILL

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 149,282 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 149,281 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 147,178 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 147,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Tested to 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Track adjust nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm, rearmost bush. *** SIGNIFICANT *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 143,808 miles

Brake pedal rubber nearly worn thru'

Emissions close to max. limit

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Tow bar & ball present at time of test but no electrics

Pass 31 Jul 2018 139,280 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

SIGNIFICANT corrosion to all rear suspension components

Fail 24 Jul 2018 139,246 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

SIGNIFICANT corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 5 Jul 2017 136,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15h (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 133,392 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 133,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT HAS SIGNIFICANT PLAY

Offside Front SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT HAS SIGNIFICANT PLAY

Pass 3 Aug 2015 131,951 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 131,947 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 130,238 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing outer edge

Slight unevan front foot brake application

Fail 29 Jul 2014 130,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S/F tyre wearing outer edge

Slight unevan front foot brake application

Pass 13 Aug 2013 125,314 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 12 Aug 2013 125,314 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Damage to N/S outer sill

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Aug 2012 115,492 miles

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

n/s wiper perished

Fail 7 Aug 2012 115,468 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s wiper perished

Pass 19 Aug 2011 107,952 miles

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

damage to nearside outer sill

offside front tyre getting low wearing on edges

Fail 19 Aug 2011 107,952 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to nearside outer sill

offside front tyre getting low wearing on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2010 99,453 miles

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2009 92,547 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2008 87,891 miles

All tyres worn low on edges

TAX DISC DISPLAYED WRONG SIDE

Fail 27 Aug 2008 87,890 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

TAX DISC DISPLAYED WRONG SIDE

Pass 30 Aug 2007 78,543 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,981 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 67,944 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 TTJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 TTJ, 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 TTJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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