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DX52 ONB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,577 mi
Last recorded72,577 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 ONB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,577 miles

both front tyres perished and starting to crack

Fail 10 Jan 2019 72,577 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres perished and starting to crack

Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,250 miles

both front tyres starting perish and crack

o/s/f rackend carroded

rear sill bks carroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 72,250 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

battary light on

both front tyres starting perish and crack

o/s/f rackend carroded

rear sill bks carroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 72,221 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 72,221 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,708 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 71,708 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 71,354 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,528 miles

front discs corroded and pitted with a slight judder in roller brake tester

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front c.v boot weaping grease

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2013 70,528 miles

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

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

front discs corroded and pitted with a slight judder in roller brake tester

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front c.v boot weaping grease

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,896 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2011 69,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,585 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 68,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 68,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 67,544 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 67,544 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,721 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,372 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 ONB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ONB, 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 ONB registered?

DX52 ONB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is DX52 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 ONB shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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