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DG52 FVH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,612 mi
Last recorded155,612 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 FVH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 155,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 155,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 147,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 147,168 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

possible repair evident to servo pipe

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 24 Oct 2016 147,154 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

possible nearside and offside front inner brake pads low

possible repair evident to servo pipe

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2015 138,851 miles

Nearside front wiper blades worn

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

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

oil leak

possible repair evident to servo pipe

Pass 28 Oct 2014 128,679 miles

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

brake servo pipe damaged

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 128,678 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

brake servo pipe damaged

centre exhaust heatshield loose

centre exhaust loose

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge of tread

Pass 28 Oct 2013 111,069 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 111,069 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 105,045 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 92,684 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 81,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 81,517 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 65,320 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,129 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 65,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 52,929 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,929 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 44,049 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,606 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 30,606 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 23,261 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 FVH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DG52 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

DG52 FVH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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