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DK52 TYY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

190,178 mi
Last recorded190,178 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2018 190,178 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box has a hole at front and one at back (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NSF bottom ball joint slight play

NSF tyre badly worn on outer edge

NSR seatbelt not checked - baby seat plugged in

OS number plate light weak

Pass 21 Jun 2017 180,059 miles

Rear number plate water damaged

OS CV boot perishing

OSF tyre worn outer edge

OSR tyre badly worn on outer edge and low in tread

Fail 20 Jun 2017 180,059 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

OS CV boot perishing

OSF tyre worn outer edge

OSR tyre badly worn on outer edge and low in tread

Rear number plate water damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2016 169,985 miles

Front and rear number plates water damaged

Front brakepads low

NSR tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Jun 2016 169,924 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Dipstick broken

Front and rear number plates water damaged

Front brakepads low

NSR tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2015

Clutch pedal rubber missing

NS windscreen washer not working

NSR tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 13 Apr 2015

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

NS windscreen washer not working

NSR tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2014 148,620 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 148,620 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 139,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2013 138,940 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2012 124,038 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 124,038 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer tread

Pass 10 Mar 2011 108,743 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 108,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 95,618 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 80,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake service

Pass 10 Sep 2007 61,601 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 49,715 miles

hazard warning switch stiff to opperate

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 TYY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TYY, 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 TYY registered?

DK52 TYY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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