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DX52 OUU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,194 mi
Last recorded85,194 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 OUU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 85,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 85,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 79,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 72,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 65,445 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 60,802 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 49,718 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,245 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 44,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 38,146 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 32,380 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 32,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 25,340 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 25,322 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 25,322 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 24,175 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 18,674 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 15,439 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 14,820 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,818 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 12,456 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 10,622 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 8,655 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 OUU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OUU, 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 OUU registered?

DX52 OUU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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