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DK52 DXC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,154 mi
Last recorded137,154 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 DXC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2016 137,154 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some componets

engine oil low

n/s/front and n/s/rear tyres worn on edges

o/s /front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 126,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills corrosion

headlamps slight deterioration

Fail 5 Aug 2015 126,168 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

both outer sills corroded

headlamps slight deterioration

Pass 29 Jul 2014 111,640 miles

both outer front sills corrosion

o/s headlamp slight deterioration

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking

rear no.plate deteriorated

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Jul 2014 111,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both outer front sills corrosion

o/s headlamp slight deterioration

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking

rear no.plate deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2013 95,163 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear no.plate slight deterioration

Pass 10 Aug 2012 78,620 miles

Spare tyre defective

both sills slight corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2012 78,620 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both sills slight corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,603 miles

Age cracks in rear tyres

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 63,603 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Age cracks in rear tyres

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,294 miles

movement in o/s/f ball joint

o/s/r seatbelt buckle cover damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,702 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and close to wear limit

offside rear tyre starting to crack

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 16 Sep 2008 46,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,549 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,849 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,846 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 DXC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

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

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