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DG52 DKE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,418 mi
Last recorded173,418 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 DKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2015 173,418 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 173,418 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 151,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 123,296 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 103,317 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 98,295 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 98,295 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/R SIDE SILL DAMAGE

Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,096 miles

COMPUTER PRINT OUT NOT PRODUCED.

MEAN VALUE 2.87

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

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

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

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

ZERO DRIFT 0.8

Pass 10 Oct 2008 73,020 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 73,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 64,112 miles

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

rubber missing from clutch pedal

Pass 15 Sep 2006 56,846 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 56,846 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 49,103 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 DKE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DKE, 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 DKE registered?

DG52 DKE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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