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DX52 GVR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,585 mi
Last recorded86,585 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 GVR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,585 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,555 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall worn

offside mirror deteriated

offside rear tyre side wall worn

Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,176 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,585 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 64,583 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,465 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 55,217 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,484 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 54,484 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,524 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 GVR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX52 GVR registered?

DX52 GVR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is DX52 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 GVR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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