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DG52 CYH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,214 mi
Last recorded136,214 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 CYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2015 136,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

eml on

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2014 127,549 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 119,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 110,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 110,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 95,820 miles

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

front number plate cracked

windscreen scored

Fail 28 Oct 2011 95,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

windscreen scored

Pass 14 Oct 2010 79,860 miles

childseats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats

exhaust corroded

front wipers poor

power steering pump noisy

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2010 79,860 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

childseats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats

exhaust corroded

front wipers poor

power steering pump noisy

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front numberplate cracked

front tyres wearing on edges

sat nav holder removed for purpose of test

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlight aims on upper limits

sat nav holder & air fresheners removed

Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,589 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,397 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 24,041 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 CYH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CYH, 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 CYH registered?

DG52 CYH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DG52 CYH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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