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DK52 DVN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

156,492 mi
Last recorded156,492 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 DVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 156,492 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 156,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. seatbelt clasp bolted to seat frame, frame anchor bolt within 30cm of large hole in sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer large hole in outer sill , but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 149,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 149,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 143,277 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 134,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit, worn away on inner and outer edges 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit, worn away on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 134,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit, worn away on inner and outer edges 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit, worn away on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 128,064 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 128,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, seatbelt clasp anchor, bolted to seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 123,848 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear BUMPER SPLIT

Fail 7 Dec 2020 123,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front BUMPER SPLIT

Pass 10 Jun 2019 116,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 21 May 2018 108,842 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 108,842 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 102,232 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON THE EDGE

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

Nearside Rear BUMPER SPLIT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65R15-88H (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

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

Pass 23 May 2016 92,624 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 92,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Sill holed and corroded (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 82,572 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 31 May 2014 76,151 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 67,764 miles

Exhaust back box bracket correded but secure

Fail 28 May 2013 67,764 miles

Exhaust back box bracket correded but secure

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 May 2012 62,219 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 62,219 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 55,263 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 55,263 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 47,384 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 40,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 31,198 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 23,292 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 15,679 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 14,298 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 DVN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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

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