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DX52 OLE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,338 mi
Last recorded127,338 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 OLE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 127,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 124,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 122,347 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 122,347 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 118,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 118,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2015 110,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2015 110,548 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2014 104,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2014 104,435 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2013 102,109 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 102,109 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 99,214 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,127 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 93,551 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 89,653 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 89,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 85,659 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 82,508 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 60,464 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 OLE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OLE, 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 OLE registered?

DX52 OLE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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