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DV52 RHO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

211,336 mi
Last recorded211,336 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 211,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jan 2017 211,336 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 206,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 206,139 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 201,133 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 120,830 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 120,830 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 153,612 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 153,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 127,399 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 127,399 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 121,815 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear door and quarter panel damaged at time of test

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 121,815 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

nearside rear door and quarter panel damaged at time of test

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2009 113,787 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 RHO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RHO, 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 RHO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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