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DX52 VTP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,811 mi
Last recorded110,811 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 VTP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 110,811 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 110,810 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 97,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 83,675 miles

Both front door hinges worn

Both front seats slightly loose but secure

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Brake pipes slightly pitted

Coil springs corroded

Engine tensioner noise advise further inspection

Front inner wheel arches have signs of fouling but not fouling/close to fouling at time of test

Front suspension top mounts slightly tight off load

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing close to legal limit

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside front tyre perished slightly and edges are wearing

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing close to legal limit

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump/rack damp

Rear axle corroded

Rear inner sills corroded

Service light on

Spare tyre is wearing close to legal limit

Steering column has slight play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 83,675 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Both front door hinges worn

Both front seats slightly loose but secure

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Brake pipes slightly pitted

Coil springs corroded

Engine tensioner noise advise further inspection

Front inner wheel arches have signs of fouling but not fouling/close to fouling at time of test

Front suspension top mounts slightly tight off load

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing close to legal limit

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside front tyre perished slightly and edges are wearing

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing close to legal limit

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump/rack damp

Rear axle corroded

Rear inner sills corroded

Service light on

Spare tyre is wearing close to legal limit

Steering column has slight play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,780 miles

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Spare wheel removed from carrier

Fail 28 Feb 2013 80,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Spare wheel removed from carrier

Fail 27 Feb 2013 80,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 80,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,398 miles

wear to front brakes

Fail 22 Feb 2012 73,398 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wear to front brakes

Pass 22 Feb 2011 65,152 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,300 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 57,300 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2007 43,054 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,980 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 31,980 miles

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

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 VTP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

DX52 VTP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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