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DE52 VYG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,578 mi
Last recorded85,578 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2014 85,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,028 miles

corrosion forming to n/s/ sill

Fail 15 Feb 2013 78,028 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion forming to n/s/ sill

n/s door mirror insecure (damaged)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,272 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres wearing to edges

Fail 11 Jan 2012 64,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres wearing to edges

Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,844 miles

wiper marked screen drivers side

Fail 3 Aug 2010 45,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

whine from engine sounds like bearing or idler failing recomend prompt investigation

wiper marked screen drivers side

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,453 miles

o/s/r tyre has cracking to sidewalls(185/65r15 h)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 37,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/r tyre has cracking to sidewalls(185/65r15 h)

Pass 16 May 2008 33,761 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,286 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 22,800 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 VYG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

DE52 VYG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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