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EY52 UXL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,029 mi
Last recorded157,029 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 157,029 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak / n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge / very slight play in n/s/f bearing /

Pass 31 Mar 2017 151,397 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 151,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 146,848 miles

CHILDS SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R SEAT BELT.OK AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL.OK AT TIME OF TEST (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 142,048 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 136,861 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 25 Mar 2013 130,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

advise cat noisy

advise nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

advise o/s/r seat missing

advise signs of slight rubbing on both rear inner wheel arch mouldings

Pass 25 Mar 2013 130,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

advise cat noisy

advise nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

advise o/s/r seat missing

advise signs of slight rubbing on both rear inner wheel arch mouldings

Pass 16 Mar 2012 124,363 miles

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

offside front drive shaft has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2011 118,447 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 118,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 101,845 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 101,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,033 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 92,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 68,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UXL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

EY52 UXL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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