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DE52 LHY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,416 mi
Last recorded183,416 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 LHY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 183,416 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 183,411 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking n/s front to rear brake pipe leaking copper brake pipe jointed with metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe leaking o/s front to rear brake pipe leaking copper brake pipe jointed to metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from clamp (cat to mid) (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 183,402 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from clamp (cat to mid) (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 27 Apr 2015 175,988 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 162,399 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)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 155,934 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 155,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 150,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 144,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 128,677 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 113,034 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 95,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 78,938 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 59,829 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 LHY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE52 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

DE52 LHY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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