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DV52 KNZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

179,098 mi
Last recorded179,098 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 KNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 179,098 miles

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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outter sill filler used (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 174,054 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outter sill filler used (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 169,907 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 169,907 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s/f and o/s/f (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 165,095 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 159,541 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 155,294 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 140,604 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 117,370 miles

o/s n/s discs scored

Fail 21 Jul 2012 117,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

o/s n/s discs scored

Pass 16 Jul 2011 96,259 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 96,259 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 76,204 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,011 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 51,998 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,594 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,336 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 27,773 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 KNZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KNZ, 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 KNZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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