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DV52 KNP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,871 mi
Last recorded136,871 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 KNP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 136,871 miles

Engine oil leaks from more than one place.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe / cat clamp not clamping. (7.1.2)

Exhaust smoke was excessive at first. Eventually became low enough to pass smoke test.

Front wipers split but still clear the screen effectively.

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 130,019 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2015 124,629 miles

HDI cover adrift.

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 117,014 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre worn and gone bold on inner edge.

off side front tyre worn and gone bold on inner edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 110,313 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 110,313 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 101,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 101,904 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,813 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,556 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 77,556 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 66,944 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 66,944 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,640 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 57,640 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 26 Nov 2007 48,510 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 48,510 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2006 39,091 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 KNP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KNP, 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 KNP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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