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DK52 TYZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,374 mi
Last recorded116,374 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 116,374 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 116,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center exhaust heat shield loose

n/s and o/s wiper blades split

registration plate lights dim

Pass 28 Dec 2012 109,459 miles

No rear seat's fitted

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge 1.6 -3.0 mm

Fail 28 Dec 2012 109,459 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge 1.6 -3.0 mm

Pass 6 Jan 2012 103,175 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 92,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 92,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 80,594 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 77,026 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 77,026 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,546 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 65,527 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 52,807 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 42,404 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 32,529 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 TYZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYZ, 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 TYZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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