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DG52 XXB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,746 mi
Last recorded157,746 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 157,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 152,956 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 152,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sil corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sil corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated/ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated/ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 142,626 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S SILL CORRODED

Offside Front LOCKING WHEEL BOLD DAMAGED

Fail 8 Nov 2018 142,626 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S SILL CORRODED

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front LOCKING WHEEL BOLD DAMAGED

Pass 14 Aug 2017 136,312 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 116,285 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 112,261 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 112,260 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 104,991 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 104,991 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 97,385 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 87,722 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 87,722 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,895 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 76,025 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 76,025 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,749 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 73,749 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,818 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 61,450 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 48,795 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 38,271 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 38,269 miles

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

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

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 XXB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

DG52 XXB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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The MOT history for DG52 XXB shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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