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DV52 KXJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,821 mi
Last recorded135,821 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 KXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 135,821 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 135,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 128,265 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 128,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 124,277 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 119,223 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in tread but not exposing cords.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 112,341 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2013 112,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2012 107,024 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber missing but grooves in pedal

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear seat loose but not insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is worn slightly worn on both edges and starting to perish

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge and is starting to perish

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear sills and nearside front floor pan damaged

Various steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2012 107,024 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal rubber missing but grooves in pedal

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear seat loose but not insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is worn slightly worn on both edges and starting to perish

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge and is starting to perish

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear sills and nearside front floor pan damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Various steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 98,906 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 98,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perished on wall

Pass 19 Nov 2010 92,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 92,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 85,508 miles

N/S door mirror insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2009 85,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S door mirror insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2008 80,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f door mirror glass loose

Pass 20 Nov 2007 71,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,591 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 44,248 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 KXJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KXJ, 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 KXJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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