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DG52 XWC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,189 mi
Last recorded179,189 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 XWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 179,189 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 172,178 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 172,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 162,103 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 146,690 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 146,689 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 132,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sills weak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 132,071 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sills weak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 119,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both outer sills weak

rear brakes noisy

unable to see brake pads

Fail 4 Dec 2012 119,126 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both outer sills weak

rear brakes noisy

unable to see brake pads

Pass 28 Nov 2011 105,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general corrosion to underside

unable to see front pads

Pass 2 Dec 2010 93,344 miles

rear brakes noisey

Fail 1 Dec 2010 93,321 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 3 Dec 2009 80,924 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 80,897 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 63,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 63,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 45,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,596 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 12,338 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 XWC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

DG52 XWC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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