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DF52 EUL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,137 mi
Last recorded145,137 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 EUL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2019 145,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 138,547 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 117,678 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,603 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 102,301 miles

Near side front tyre low

Off side Rsr tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2014 100,246 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 97,375 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r trye starting to crack

Fail 23 Oct 2013 97,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r trye starting to crack

Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,613 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,078 miles

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

Fail 19 Oct 2011 92,068 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,678 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 82,262 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 82,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 73,097 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 63,280 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 52,671 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 41,193 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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DF52 EUL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF52 EUL, 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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DF52 EUL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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