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DS52 DVP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,667 mi
Last recorded113,667 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 DVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2014 113,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f side repeater lens missing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 113,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f side repeater lens missing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage too n/s/f mirror

Fail 21 Mar 2013 102,168 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage too n/s/f mirror

Pass 22 Mar 2012 93,470 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage down offside

damage down the nearside

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2012 93,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage down offside

damage down the nearside

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,961 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 83,961 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 73,999 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 73,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,686 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,259 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 48,080 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,731 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 31,838 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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DS52 DVP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS52 DVP, 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 DS52 DVP registered?

DS52 DVP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is DS52 DVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 DVP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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