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DE52 VYX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,847 mi
Last recorded98,847 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 VYX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 98,847 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 98,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 88,771 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,724 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 79,546 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 71,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,548 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 2 Oct 2010 65,211 miles

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

nearside rear door won,t open from outside

Fail 2 Oct 2010 65,211 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear door won,t open from outside

Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,086 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 60,077 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,475 miles

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

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

nearside rear door will not open from outside

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2007 40,912 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 28,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VYX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

DE52 VYX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is DE52 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 VYX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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