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DE52 LNG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,668 mi
Last recorded165,668 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 LNG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 165,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount + bearing noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bump stop missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 165,668 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken + TOP MOUNT CORRODED AND MISSALIGNED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount + bearing noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bump stop missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 159,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 159,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 153,549 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 153,549 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 146,837 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Slight noise on rear brakes

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2018 146,837 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Causing spring to foul body work (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Top Mount Slight Noise

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Slight noise on rear brakes

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2017 139,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear + rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s+ n/s front suspension tops noisy

Pass 5 Dec 2016 133,898 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)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 133,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 117,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2015 117,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 105,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 101,568 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 98,048 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 98,047 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 93,556 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 88,097 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,190 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 69,424 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 53,378 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 LNG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc 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 LNG, 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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DE52 LNG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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