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DK52 DSV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,928 mi
Last recorded126,928 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 DSV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 126,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 126,828 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 118,105 miles

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

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

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

osf mirror taped on but secure at time of test

Fail 20 Aug 2013 118,105 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

osf mirror taped on but secure at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2012 114,827 miles

nail in offside rear 185/65R15H tyre tread

nearside front 185/65R15H tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear 185/65R15H tyre outer edge near limit

offside front 185/65R15H tyre approx 3mm

offside front outer c/v boot slightly twisted

Fail 21 Aug 2012 114,827 miles

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

nail in offside rear 185/65R15H tyre tread

nearside front 185/65R15H tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear 185/65R15H tyre outer edge near limit

offside front 185/65R15H tyre approx 3mm

offside front outer c/v boot slightly twisted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 106,766 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 106,766 miles

Centre 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)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 97,558 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 97,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 86,581 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 83,876 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 73,463 miles

small stone chip in front screen

Fail 25 Oct 2007 73,463 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 73,417 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 73,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,038 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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DK52 DSV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DK52 DSV, 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 DK52 DSV registered?

DK52 DSV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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