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DE52 VYJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,108 mi
Last recorded140,108 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 VYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 140,108 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre cracking/pereshing.

sm hole in front of n/s sil.

Pass 21 May 2014 135,772 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion on n/s/f sill

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 May 2013 126,715 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs very corroded on inside edge.

o/s rear tyre cracking/pereshing.

Fail 29 May 2013 126,711 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs very corroded on inside edge.

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge ann on 1.6mm legal limits.

o/s front tyre on 1.6mm legal limits.

o/s rear tyre cracking/pereshing.

Pass 30 May 2012 111,227 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak.

Play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Wipers smearing.

Fail 25 May 2012 111,142 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak.

Play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Wipers smearing.

Pass 16 May 2011 99,229 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)

rear silencer rubbers slightly deteriated

Pass 14 May 2010 87,835 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 77,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2009 77,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 68,199 miles

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

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

anti corrosion material bubbling at front of offside outer sill [unable to cause crumbling or penetration of metal with corrosion assessment tool or finger pressure

spare wheel missing

Fail 2 Jun 2008 68,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

anti corrosion material bubbling at front of offside outer sill [unable to cause crumbling or penetration of metal with corrosion assessment tool or finger pressure

spare wheel missing

Pass 24 Oct 2007 62,196 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006
Fail 23 Oct 2006

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 38,992 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 38,992 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)

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 VYJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

DE52 VYJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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