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DK52 VEV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,814 mi
Last recorded135,814 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 135,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 135,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 132,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 132,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 129,022 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2019 123,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 113,846 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 104,152 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 at rear ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 104,137 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 at rear ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 96,682 miles

both sills are slightly soft ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 70,457 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,918 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,690 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,170 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,282 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 42,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,579 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 36,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,911 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,249 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 VEV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

DK52 VEV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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