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DG52 CWE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,209 mi
Last recorded113,209 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 CWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 113,209 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 108,290 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 102,964 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 97,267 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 97,267 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 91,288 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,242 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 83,242 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 74,317 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge and slight cracking on outer wall.

osf tyre slight cracking on outer wall.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,521 miles

front tyres wearing off on outer edges - n/s close to minimum legal requirements

Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,955 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 58,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,202 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s wiper blade rubber splitting

Fail 14 Oct 2009 54,186 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s wiper blade rubber splitting

Pass 13 Oct 2008 44,514 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal tread depth limit on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,417 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 37,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,990 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 29,990 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 21,738 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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DG52 CWE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG52 CWE, 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 DG52 CWE registered?

DG52 CWE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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