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DK52 DUH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

129,908 mi
Last recorded129,908 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 DUH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 129,908 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 129,908 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 125,737 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 122,169 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive possibly slight leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner steering arm as slight play

Fail 3 Jan 2020 122,169 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat has excess play possibly bolts loose need further investigation (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive possibly slight leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner steering arm as slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2019 117,494 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jan 2019 117,494 miles

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Dec 2017 111,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and slight knock (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 105,716 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 105,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section holed and corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 101,366 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

excessive corrosion to n/s/f outer sill but inner skin ok

excessive corrosion to o/s/f outer skin but inner skin ok

Fail 23 Dec 2015 101,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

excessive corrosion to n/s/f outer sill but inner skin ok

excessive corrosion to o/s/f outer skin but inner skin ok

Pass 18 Dec 2014 95,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Cracks in n/s and o/s rear tyres.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 12 Dec 2014 95,229 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Cracks in n/s and o/s rear tyres.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2013 87,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 81,737 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 80,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on the hanging bracket on the center section of the exhaust

corrosion on the joint of the back box

Fail 20 Aug 2011 74,265 miles

I had difficulty getting the vehicle through the emmissions test, the temperature sender may be faulty.

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

The front nearside tyre is unevenly worn (run underinflated) and will break through to reinforcement soon. I would advise changing it as soon as possible.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 74,265 miles

I had difficulty getting the vehicle through the emmissions test, the temperature sender may be faulty.

The front nearside tyre is unevenly worn (run underinflated) and will break through to reinforcement soon. I would advise changing it as soon as possible.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,075 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 59,075 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 51,444 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 43,887 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,999 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 DUH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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