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DE52 FJA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,195 mi
Last recorded149,195 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 FJA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 149,195 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 145,560 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 145,560 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 137,952 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 137,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 125,225 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 113,054 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 113,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 99,267 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 86,475 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 86,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,086 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 57,071 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 57,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exaust mounting insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,100 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 39,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,779 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,491 miles

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

all four tyres perishing on outside walls

Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,177 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,005 miles

Rear brakes noisy.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 11,652 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 FJA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DE52 FJA, 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 FJA registered?

DE52 FJA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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