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DX52 OUS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,419 mi
Last recorded127,419 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 OUS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 127,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 127,408 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 123,138 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 123,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bal joint lockin pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 118,099 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 118,098 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 114,433 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 114,433 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 108,224 miles

oil leak under engine

rear bumper damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2016 108,082 miles

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

oil leak under engine

rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2015 100,588 miles

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

Oil leak

front registration plate damaged

main front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

suspected power steering fluid leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,258 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 92,257 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 82,203 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,225 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 74,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2011 67,972 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s/front tyre sidewall slightly detriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,702 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,812 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,909 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,036 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,250 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 OUS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OUS, 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 OUS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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