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DX52 OXG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,918 mi
Last recorded43,918 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 OXG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 43,918 miles

corrosion present on front and rear discs

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Fail 29 Sep 2021 43,918 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion present on front and rear discs

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,578 miles

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

corrosion present on front and rear discs

corrosion present on front suspension components

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Fail 14 Sep 2020 40,578 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion present on front and rear discs

corrosion present on front suspension components

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,642 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 39,444 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,157 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,656 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 38,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2011 37,867 miles

Offside handbrake cable outer casing broken but not impeding performance

Offside rear brake disc inner face corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2011 37,867 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside handbrake cable outer casing broken but not impeding performance

Offside rear brake disc inner face corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 36,696 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 35,173 miles

o/s/f n/s/r tyres showing cracks on walls

Pass 8 May 2008 32,740 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 30,028 miles

rear brakes worn

Pass 18 May 2006 26,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 24,003 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 OXG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OXG, 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 OXG registered?

DX52 OXG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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