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DE52 LJF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,065 mi
Last recorded110,065 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 LJF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 110,065 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 110,065 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 108,230 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 108,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 106,008 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 106,008 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 102,220 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 102,220 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,085 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 93,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 83,067 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside front brake discs have waer

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2011 69,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn on inner faces

n/s rear tyre 2.9mm [outer edge]

slight fluffing of o/s front seat belt webbing

Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn on inner faces

n/s rear tyre 2.9mm [outer edge]

slight fluffing of o/s front seat belt webbing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,560 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 58,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,661 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyres has cracks to sidewall

slight play in both front tie rod ends

Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 44,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,765 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2005 21,903 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

off-side front tyre inside edge has no tread but out of perscribed area

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 LJF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LJF, 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 LJF registered?

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

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