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DX52 OVE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,706 mi
Last recorded97,706 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 OVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 97,706 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 97,706 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 86,735 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 86,734 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,059 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 80,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,496 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,447 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 53,987 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,064 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 45,064 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,283 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 30,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front inner wing insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 18,549 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 OVE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OVE, 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

How do I check the history of DX52 OVE?

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What year was DX52 OVE registered?

DX52 OVE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is DX52 OVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 OVE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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