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DG52 DJY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,304 mi
Last recorded191,304 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 DJY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 191,304 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 189,571 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 186,714 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 178,845 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 165,596 miles

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

slight movement in off side front outer ball joint

Pass 5 Feb 2015 149,908 miles

Nearside rear tyre on limit, low on edges.

Offside rear tyre low in places.

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2015 149,666 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre heavily worn on edges on limit.

o/s/r tyre worn low in places.

oil leaks.

tested in very wet conditions.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 134,759 miles

Front suspension inner rear wishbone bushes are deteriated.

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

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

Very poor pattern from the bright white bulbs.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 120,183 miles

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)

The O/S rear tyre has a deep cut which does yet reach the cords.

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 107,730 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f inner f/brake pad appears thin

Pass 20 Feb 2012 107,730 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner f/brake pad appears thin

Pass 19 Feb 2011 93,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 79,910 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 79,910 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 68,684 miles

Cooling water leaking from the bleed cap on the top of the thermostat housing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,684 miles

Cooling water leaking from the bleed cap on the top of the thermostat housing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads low and discs poor

N/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,715 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2006 28,715 miles

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

Fluctuation on n/s/f brake disca

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DJY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DJY, 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 DJY registered?

DG52 DJY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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