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EY52 TVA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,511 mi
Last recorded166,511 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 TVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 166,511 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 166,502 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 156,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 156,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 148,185 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 130,794 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre cracking/starting to perish

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2014 130,794 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre cracking/starting to perish

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 113,234 miles

engine oil leaks.

mounting for exhaust rear box ( BAND CLAMP BROKEN)

o/s/f door lock, missing.

o/s/f door mirror, repaired with tape.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

some play in o/s/f track rod end, ball joint.

Fail 30 May 2013 113,234 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leaks.

mounting for exhaust rear box ( BAND CLAMP BROKEN)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge (BALD)

o/s/f door lock, missing.

o/s/f door mirror, repaired with tape.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

some play in o/s/f track rod end, ball joint.

Pass 31 May 2012 104,447 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 104,347 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2011 94,081 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,934 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 86,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,333 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2008 59,095 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 47,378 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 32,910 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 TVA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TVA, 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 TVA registered?

EY52 TVA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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