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DE52 VYY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,004 mi
Last recorded85,004 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 VYY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,004 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,920 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 71,354 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 65,669 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,097 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,476 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,065 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,766 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,366 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 33,363 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 27,190 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,190 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 VYY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

DE52 VYY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is DE52 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 VYY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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