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DK52 DTO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,879 mi
Last recorded117,879 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 DTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 117,879 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 117,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Dec 2012 107,475 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 98,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 98,254 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 87,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,373 miles

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

rear suspension bushes wearing

Fail 1 Sep 2010 81,371 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear suspension bushes wearing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 72,621 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag lamp on

both no plates det

Fail 4 Sep 2009 72,621 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag lamp on

both no plates det

Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,755 miles

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

airbag light on

front number plate discoloured

offside rear sill damaged

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,920 miles

offside rear sill damaged

offside rear tyre damaged on inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 5 Sep 2007 53,917 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

offside rear sill damaged

offside rear tyre damaged on both sidewalls

Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,288 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 DTO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DTO, 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 DTO registered?

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

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