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DV52 KOU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,028 mi
Last recorded144,028 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 KOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 144,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 127,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 122,394 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 122,391 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear lights loose

Pass 19 Sep 2012 103,139 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 103,139 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,641 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 66,213 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,190 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,572 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,123 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 18,960 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 KOU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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