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DX52 GVP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,870 mi
Last recorded127,870 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 GVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 127,870 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 127,870 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,939 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 122,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 113,368 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 113,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 104,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 104,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 101,361 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 101,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 95,340 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 95,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,422 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 81,308 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 81,308 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 75,762 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,762 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 70,956 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,776 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,573 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,403 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,737 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,452 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,660 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,707 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 GVP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GVP, 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 DX52 GVP registered?

DX52 GVP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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