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DX52 GPZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,301 mi
Last recorded110,301 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 GPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 110,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top spring cup/retainer corroded.

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear pipes by tank/ axle c (1.1.11 (c))

Rear O/S/R N/S/R abs wiring brackets corroded on axle

Rear rear floor pans soft by fuel tank

Rear rear shocker bushes perishing O/S and N/S

Fail 24 Nov 2025 110,295 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to subframe mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top spring cup/retainer corroded.

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear pipes by tank/ axle c (1.1.11 (c))

Rear O/S/R N/S/R abs wiring brackets corroded on axle

Rear rear floor pans soft by fuel tank

Rear rear shocker bushes perishing O/S and N/S

Pass 21 Nov 2024 107,918 miles

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

general under body condition poor/ corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 104,014 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 101,669 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 101,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 98,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 98,563 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center outer /inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 94,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 94,946 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 88,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 88,717 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inn sill poor repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 82,288 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 82,288 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,048 miles

2x exhaust brackets snapped, exhaust still secure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 77,048 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Center sill by seat mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

2x exhaust brackets snapped, exhaust still secure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,431 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,924 miles

o/s + n/s wipers split

Fail 30 Jun 2015 68,924 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

o/s + n/s wipers split

Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,553 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 65,553 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,900 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 53,731 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 53,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s n/s front discs corr0did

Pass 8 Jul 2010 48,715 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 48,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,604 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,000 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,706 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 34,706 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,073 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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DX52 GPZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DX52 GPZ, 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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DX52 GPZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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