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DA52 CHL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,750 mi
Last recorded134,750 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 CHL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 134,750 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 133,793 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 132,890 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 132,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 131,905 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 130,727 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 130,727 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 129,289 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 129,255 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 126,742 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 126,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 123,151 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner /outer edge

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner /outer edge

Fail 20 Jan 2015 119,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has surface cracks

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has surface cracks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 119,235 miles

Nearside rear tyre has surface cracks

Offside rear tyre has surface cracks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 115,410 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 109,116 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 106,748 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 100,121 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 93,703 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 88,494 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2007 73,070 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 73,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2006 64,712 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

child seat on nearside rear not fitted

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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DA52 CHL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DA52 CHL, 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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DA52 CHL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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