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CX52 DYV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,268 mi
Last recorded123,268 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 DYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 123,268 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 123,267 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both front exhaust rubbers broken

oil filler cap missing

Fail 3 Apr 2017 109,484 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both front exhaust rubbers broken

oil filler cap missing

Pass 12 Apr 2016 97,930 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 97,930 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,990 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 88,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 76,723 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 76,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,830 miles

Back box has slight leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 56,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 56,394 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 51,041 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,041 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 44,223 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,683 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 37,667 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,143 miles

offside rear door won't open from outside

Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,802 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 23,415 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,180 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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CX52 DYV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CX52 DYV, 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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CX52 DYV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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