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DV52 DVM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,501 mi
Last recorded104,501 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 DVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 104,501 miles

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

coil springs corroded but still complete ????

Fail 17 Sep 2012 104,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

coil springs corroded but still complete ????

Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,728 miles

springs corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2011 97,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake discs worn

springs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 89,218 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST IS DAMAGED AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY

N/S MIRROR IS SECURED WITH TAPE

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK BALL JOINT IS WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ARE WORN

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Fail 17 Oct 2010 89,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

CENTRE EXHAUST IS DAMAGED AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY

N/S MIRROR IS SECURED WITH TAPE

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK BALL JOINT IS WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ARE WORN

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE CLIPS ARE DAMAGED

Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,744 miles

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

nearside front side mirror secured with tape

offside and nearside front coil springs slighly starting to corrode at top

plastic cover behind steering rack damp

service light on

Fail 26 Oct 2009 78,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside front side mirror secured with tape

offside and nearside front coil springs slighly starting to corrode at top

plastic cover behind steering rack damp

service light on

Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,369 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 62,565 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 62,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge but still legal for now

Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,631 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 DVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DVM, 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 DVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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