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DV52 WNX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,774 mi
Last recorded96,774 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2018 96,774 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,262 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 96,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded also retaining clip missing (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported a.b.s wire insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded also retaining clip missing (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 94,557 miles

engine oil level low

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,288 miles

rear view interior mirror insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2015 93,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged A.B.S pickup ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged A.B.S pickup ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear view interior mirror insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,091 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 3 Sep 2013 88,077 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,691 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 83,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 75,430 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

both front tyres worn close to limits

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear

Fail 30 Aug 2011 75,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

both front tyres worn close to limits

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,365 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 66,365 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,950 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 56,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover insecure

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn

Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,850 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight movement in n/s/f drop link

Fail 23 Sep 2008 46,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight movement in n/s/f drop link

Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,464 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 27,330 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 WNX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WNX, 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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What year was DV52 WNX registered?

DV52 WNX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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