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EY52 TXZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,101 mi
Last recorded129,101 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 129,101 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 129,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 118,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Jun 2012 118,113 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 107,698 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 107,568 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 84,191 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 72,903 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 72,772 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 61,774 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 49,602 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 49,602 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 TXZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TXZ, 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 TXZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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