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DF52 EVV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,022 mi
Last recorded149,022 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 EVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 149,022 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 136,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 127,480 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 115,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 106,092 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 106,032 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 105,328 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 94,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

spare tyre cuts on side wall

Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,687 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 74,719 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 74,719 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,127 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,166 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 62,139 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,495 miles

Can not see front brake pads.

Front brake discs worn.

Nail in O/S/F tyre.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 56,495 miles

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

Can not see front brake pads.

Front brake discs worn.

Nail in O/S/F tyre.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 46,930 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 46,930 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 40,425 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 40,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

near side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,867 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2005 25,993 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 EVV 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 68.2%.

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 DF52 EVV, 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 DF52 EVV registered?

DF52 EVV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DF52 EVV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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