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DV52 DSX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,404 mi
Last recorded80,404 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 DSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 80,404 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,615 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 76,360 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 72,169 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 68,049 miles

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

O/S Front tyre Nail Through Centre

Pass 31 Jan 2009 62,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,928 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 48,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,126 miles

hazzard switch stiff to operate

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,309 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 35,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 22,156 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 DSX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV52 DSX, 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 DV52 DSX registered?

DV52 DSX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is DV52 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 DSX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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