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DX52 OXL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,128 mi
Last recorded121,128 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 OXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 121,128 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 115,657 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 115,650 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 110,568 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 110,568 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 98,148 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 71,958 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 71,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 49,255 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 OXL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OXL, 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 OXL registered?

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

Is DX52 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 OXL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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