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DE52 MLZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,608 mi
Last recorded101,608 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 MLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 101,608 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 98,315 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,315 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 93,442 miles

exhaust getting corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 93,314 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 87,524 miles

brake pedal rubber missing,pedal surface serated.

drivers seat wont adjust and play in runners

small cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Fail 13 Apr 2013 87,524 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 82,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 82,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 77,199 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 77,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 72,082 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 72,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,026 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers seat base becoming insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,676 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 60,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,708 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,109 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 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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DE52 MLZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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