MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Engine management light on at time of test
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Power steering pipe (2.3.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel cylinder back plate fluid dripping from bottom (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Engine management light on at time of test
Engine managemnet light on at time of test
Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine managemnet light on at time of test
Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
power steering pipe slight damp
N/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AU52 DVY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 AU52 DVY, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AU52 DVY?
You can check the full history of AU52 DVY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AU52 DVY registered?
AU52 DVY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.
Is AU52 DVY safe to buy?
The MOT history for AU52 DVY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AU52 DVY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU52 DVY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.