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DV52 DVO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,510 mi
Last recorded139,510 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 DVO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 139,510 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 139,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2014 129,773 miles

(advise) drivers door check strap worn and noisey

(advise) n/s/f coil spring corroded @ top coils

(advise) o/s/f inner drive shaft seal leaking oil slightly

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 129,773 miles

(advise) drivers door check strap worn and noisey

(advise) n/s/f coil spring corroded @ top coils

(advise) o/s/f inner drive shaft seal leaking oil slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2013 121,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 121,738 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 116,056 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 116,056 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 100,891 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 91,600 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 79,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 79,211 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,939 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 48,161 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,474 miles

advise front brake pads getting low

advise n/s front tyre geting low

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 DVO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DV52 DVO, 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 DVO registered?

DV52 DVO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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