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EY52 TXJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,998 mi
Last recorded136,998 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 TXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 136,998 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 6 May 2014 136,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 7 Mar 2013 118,087 miles

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

Oil leak

advise nearside rear tyre worn on outter eage 185/65/15/88h

advise offside front tyre slightly worn on inner eage

Fail 7 Mar 2013 118,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

advise nearside rear tyre worn on outter eage 185/65/15/88h

advise offside front tyre slightly worn on inner eage

Pass 5 Mar 2012 109,073 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake discs are corroded

o/s/f seat belt clip damaged but not weakened

oil filter corroded, almost rusted through

oil leak from engine

steering rack and pas pipes have a slight misting of oil on them

Fail 3 Mar 2012 109,026 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake discs are corroded

child seat fitted to n/s/r

o/s/f seat belt clip damaged but not weakened

oil filter corroded, almost rusted through

oil leak from engine

steering rack and pas pipes have a slight misting of oil on them

Pass 19 Feb 2011 98,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre worn more on edges but razed tread

nearside rear tyre worn more outer edge but razed tread

wipers poor

Fail 19 Feb 2011 98,894 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre worn more on edges but razed tread

nearside rear tyre worn more outer edge but razed tread

wipers poor

Pass 10 Mar 2010 88,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 88,744 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 77,506 miles

rear silencer corroded. rear heatshield loose. offside rear tyre worn low.

Fail 5 Mar 2009 77,506 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer corroded. rear heatshield loose. offside rear tyre worn low.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 66,347 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 66,347 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 64,088 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 49,272 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 TXJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

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

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