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DV52 AKU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,123 mi
Last recorded118,123 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 AKU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 118,123 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 118,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,226 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 116,221 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 113,478 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 113,478 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,958 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Pipes connecting to the rack are slightly leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 110,958 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Pipes connecting to the rack are slightly leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,629 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 108,629 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2013 106,767 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 106,767 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,507 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 101,896 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 99,463 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 97,130 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 91,013 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 91,013 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 86,050 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 86,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 81,016 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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DV52 AKU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DV52 AKU, 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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DV52 AKU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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