MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside doors damaged, no sharp edges at time of test
Nearside front non obligatory mirror missing
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside front tyre perished and cracking
Offside rear tyre cracking in tread
Rear Body has slight corrosion Surface corrosion to rear suspension components (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside doors damaged, no sharp edges at time of test
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside front tyre perished and cracking
Offside rear tyre cracking in tread
Rear Body has slight corrosion Surface corrosion to rear suspension components (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner cill/ outter cill is covered by underseal (6.1.B.2)
Nearside doors have slight damage
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner cill, outter cill is covered by underseal (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread
front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion (right)
rear body has surface corrosion throughout
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner cill/ outter cill is covered by underseal (6.1.B.2)
Nearside doors have slight damage
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner cill, outter cill is covered by underseal (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread
front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion (right)
rear body has surface corrosion throughout
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside and nearside door mirrors taped up
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside and nearside door mirrors taped up
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
alternator belt in poor condition
incorrect brake discs fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
can not see front brake pads
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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DX52 OVU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OVU, 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 OVU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2002.
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