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DX52 OVO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 OVO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Mar 2017

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2016

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

both wipers slightly perished

Fail 26 Feb 2016

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

both wipers slightly perished

Pass 24 Jan 2015 76,581 miles

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

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

several body panels slightly damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2015 76,581 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

several body panels slightly damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,052 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

evidence of offside rear tyre fouling inner wheel arch (not during test)

front bumper slightly damaged

nearside rear door slightly damaged

nearside sill slightly damaged in several places

Fail 17 Jan 2014 71,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

evidence of offside rear tyre catching inner arch not catching during test

front bumper has slight damage

nearside rear door has slight damage

nearside sill has slight damage in several places

Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,435 miles

both sills slightly damaged

nearside front bumper slightly damaged and requires attention soon

offside front wing slightly damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2013 65,434 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sills slighty damaged

nearside front bumper slighty damaged requires attention soon

offside front wing slighty damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2011 59,775 miles

both outersills slightly damaged and starting to split

both wipers slightly smearing screen

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

engine shield requires attention soon

front brake discs slightly corroded

front bumper slightly damaged

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,732 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded, slightly worn and require attention soon

front bumper slightly damaged

front exhaust section has a slight blow

offside outersill slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2010 56,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake discs slightly corroded, slightly worn and require attention soon

front bumper slightly damaged

front exhaust section has a slight blow

offside outersill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,715 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly worn

nearside front bumper corner slightly damaged

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,684 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake discs slightly corroded and slight worn

nearside front bumper corner slightly damaged

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,966 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front body work and sill damaged

offside front body work damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel close to legal limit

Pass 21 Oct 2006 36,076 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracked

front brake pads getting low

nearside front fog light cracked

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 OVO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OVO, 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 OVO registered?

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

Is DX52 OVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 OVO shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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