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DE52 ALO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,631 mi
Last recorded141,631 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 ALO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 141,631 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 138,877 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 136,134 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 133,213 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 129,538 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 125,358 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 122,702 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 118,920 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 113,234 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge tread!!

offside front drivers wiperblade rubber starting to peel!!

Fail 14 Oct 2011 113,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge tread!!

offside front drivers wiperblade rubber starting to peel!!

Pass 18 Oct 2010 101,344 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front brake disc's have signs of wear!!

front registration plate getting worn!!

nearside rear tyre pressure low!!

Fail 18 Oct 2010 101,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front brake disc's have signs of wear!!

front registration plate getting worn!!

nearside rear tyre pressure low!!

Pass 14 Oct 2009 86,399 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 86,399 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front registration plate starting to get worn!!

Pass 22 Oct 2008 73,499 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,392 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,781 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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DE52 ALO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE52 ALO, 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 DE52 ALO registered?

DE52 ALO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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