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DE52 WKG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

184,115 mi
Last recorded184,115 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 WKG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 184,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill has slight damage

Fail 25 Nov 2016 184,115 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central mirror missing

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill has slight damage

Pass 3 Dec 2015 176,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing from inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2015 176,411 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 168,235 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 168,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

nearside rear tyre tread area cracking

offside rear tyre tread area cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2013 159,788 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 159,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 153,397 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 153,397 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

TYRE SIZE 185/65/15

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2011 144,967 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage to o/s front tyre outer side wall, (small cut)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 144,967 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage to o/s front tyre outer side wall, (small cut)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 136,964 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres getting low on 2 to 3mm.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear no plate starting to disfigure.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 136,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres getting low on 2 to 3mm.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear no plate starting to disfigure.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 127,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

non obigorty mirror glass insecure

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 30 Nov 2009 127,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

non obigorty mirror glass insecure

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 24 Nov 2008 117,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 101,569 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 78,399 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 78,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 58,826 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 58,826 miles

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

n/s front tyre getting low on 2 to 3mm.

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 WKG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WKG, 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 WKG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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