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GU52 EJZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

245,518 mi
Last recorded245,518 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 EJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 245,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 245,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 243,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 243,420 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 240,548 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill close to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 234,794 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 226,538 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 215,594 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2017 215,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 200,852 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 200,760 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 185,975 miles

nearside front outer sill heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 182,487 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 168,457 miles

Oil leak

nearside front outer sill corroded just outside of prescribed area

power steering pump noisy

Fail 11 Sep 2014 168,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside front outer sill corroded just outside of prescribed area

power steering pump noisy

Pass 11 Sep 2013 151,582 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside front outer sill - outside of prescribed area

power steering pipes and steering rack damp - no leaks fount at time of test

power steering pump noisy

Pass 20 Sep 2012 139,240 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 122,580 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 28 Sep 2010 102,956 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s drive shaft gaiter slightly damp

Pass 28 Sep 2010 102,956 miles

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

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

n/s drive shaft gaiter slightly damp

Pass 3 Oct 2009 86,800 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 56,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s drive shaft gaiter damp

Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,038 miles

power stering noisey on locks

Pass 23 Sep 2006 40,703 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 40,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 29,399 miles

1.Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly advise wheel alignment check.

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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GU52 EJZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GU52 EJZ, 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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GU52 EJZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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