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DG52 FYC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,228 mi
Last recorded147,228 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 FYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 147,228 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 147,228 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 137,964 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 124,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 99,220 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 89,127 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 76,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 67,980 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,839 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 51,152 miles

o/s & n/s rear tires slight cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2007 51,152 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s & n/s rear tires slight cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,452 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 25,936 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 FYC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

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

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