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DX52 GVA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

143,362 mi
Last recorded143,362 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 GVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 143,362 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 143,360 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 137,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 137,536 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 131,529 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 131,528 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 126,086 miles

all tyres near limit centre of tread and or edges

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 126,086 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on arch guard (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

all tyres near limit centre of tread and or edges

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 120,836 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 120,767 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 110,378 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 110,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,033 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 97,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,846 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 82,705 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 74,118 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 74,118 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 68,127 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 68,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 61,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,585 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 54,302 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 35,986 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,636 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 GVA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GVA, 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 GVA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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