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DE52 MRV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,339 mi
Last recorded102,339 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 MRV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 102,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,096 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 96,453 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

clutch juddering

Fail 14 Jun 2018 96,453 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie come loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

clutch juddering

Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,679 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 93,677 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO LOAD SENSOR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 90,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO LOAD SENSOR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB UPSIDE DOWN (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,264 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,109 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 80,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,668 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,639 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 69,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,962 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre perising

Fail 7 Jun 2010 61,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre perising

Pass 26 May 2009 56,150 miles

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cant see front brake pads

slight damage to the n/s/r door and both rear wings

the o/s/r tyre is cracking and has small cuts to the tread

Fail 26 May 2009 56,150 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cant see front brake pads

slight damage to the n/s/r door and both rear wings

the o/s/r tyre is cracking and has small cuts to the tread

Pass 31 May 2008 43,046 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,163 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 32,163 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,564 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 24,277 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 MRV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MRV, 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 MRV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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