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EY52 WZG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

103,634 mi
Last recorded103,634 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 WZG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 103,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 103,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached o/s/f anti roll bar if fouling bodywork (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 94,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section gasket leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to middle section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 94,878 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section gasket leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to middle section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 88,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2023 88,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 82,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 82,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fitment. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,926 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 76,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged power steering leak (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 71,687 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front o/s front suspension has slight knock can't see where from

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,089 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 65,073 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel corroded within 30cm of seat mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 63,275 miles

Nearside outer sill panel has corrosion in a non prescribed area.

Fail 17 Sep 2018 63,275 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside outer sill panel has corrosion in a non prescribed area.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,666 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 61,666 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,018 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,962 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 57,947 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,865 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,871 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 55,871 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,564 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 54,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,778 miles

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2011 52,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,343 miles

offside front tyre cracking on side walls. offside rack gaitor damp.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 50,343 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre cracking on side walls. offside rack gaitor damp.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,228 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,216 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,437 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,185 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 WZG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 WZG, 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 WZG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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