MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,608 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
exhaust getting corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
exhaust getting corroded
brake pedal rubber missing,pedal surface serated.
drivers seat wont adjust and play in runners
small cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal rubber missing,pedal surface serated.
drivers seat wont adjust and play in runners
small cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both sides front tyres wearing uneven and very close to limit
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both sides front tyres wearing uneven and very close to limit
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn
Front brake discs getting worn and corroded
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Very slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front brake discs getting worn and corroded
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Very slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
drivers seat base becoming insecure
front reg plate slightly cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s front tyre getting close to wear indicators
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front reg plate slightly cracked
o/s front tyre getting close to wear indicators
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE52 MLZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?
DE52 MLZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.
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