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DK52 XBZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,649 mi
Last recorded155,649 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 XBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 155,649 miles

Offside + nearside front wiper blades deteriorated

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 155,649 miles

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside + nearside front wiper blades deteriorated

Oil leak ()

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

emissions test results may be incorrect due to exhaust blowing

Pass 13 Jul 2016 151,477 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 151,476 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 147,547 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 147,543 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2014 140,592 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 140,592 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 136,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 136,736 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 133,238 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 5 May 2011 127,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2010 122,898 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2010 122,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 27 Apr 2009 105,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 86,837 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2007 68,205 miles

offside door mirror housing loose

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2005 44,743 miles

off/side/front/tyre on limit

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 XBZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

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

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