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DE52 XMH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

142,305 mi
Last recorded142,305 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 XMH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 142,305 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 142,305 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 133,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

oil dip stick missing

oil on under tray pos from power steering

passenger air bag deactivated

Fail 19 Dec 2016 133,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

oil dip stick missing

passenger air bag deactivated

Pass 6 Jan 2016 128,039 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 128,039 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 119,452 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slight worn smooth

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 7 Jan 2015 119,452 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pedal anti slip slight worn smooth

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 6 Dec 2013 113,293 miles

Dash display indicates an airbag fault but no airbag light illuminates

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 106,530 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 106,527 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 98,612 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 98,611 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 89,857 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 89,857 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 80,027 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2009 80,019 miles

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

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

advise rear brake balance 37%

Pass 19 Dec 2008 70,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 70,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2007 60,773 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 60,773 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2006 36,674 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 2 May 2006 36,674 miles

nearside front wiper blade splitting

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 XMH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 XMH, 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 XMH registered?

DE52 XMH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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