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DE52 LJC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,989 mi
Last recorded101,989 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 LJC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,989 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 101,989 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 100,488 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 99,348 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 99,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 98,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 20 Jun 2014 98,337 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

clutch worn and slipping requires attention

Pass 12 Jun 2013 96,156 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 96,156 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2012 92,045 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 75,639 miles

n/s sill damaged

front discs worn

Fail 11 May 2011 75,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

n/s sill damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,492 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,625 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,224 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 42,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f headlight has water ingress

Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,428 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage to n/s sill

Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,234 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 LJC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

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

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