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DF52 YJV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,436 mi
Last recorded92,436 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 92,436 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Offside Front tyre perished also worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer edge

drivers rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 92,436 miles

Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Offside Front tyre perished also worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer edge

drivers rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 88,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2014 88,094 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 84,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to deteriorate in tread area

Fail 16 Oct 2013 84,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to deteriorate in tread area

Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,154 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 83,154 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,669 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,327 miles

nearside rear lamp lens damaged (ok at time of test)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre deteriorating on tread area

Fail 6 Oct 2010 78,327 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear lamp lens damaged (ok at time of test)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre deteriorating on tread area

Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,627 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 73,627 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,839 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 66,839 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 57,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,905 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,197 miles

rear exhaust box going rusty

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 YJV 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 55.6%.

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 YJV, 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 YJV registered?

DF52 YJV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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