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DX52 VTU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,114 mi
Last recorded64,114 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 VTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2018 64,114 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill rotted through near to seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill rotted through near to seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill rotted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure No spare in carrier (6.1.5 (a))

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Central Exhaust box inners rattling

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective End split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective End split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,500 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of middle box pin holes (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe to load valve for nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe to load valve for offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 45,500 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of middle box pin holes (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe to load valve for nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe to load valve for offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,095 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,260 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,968 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,150 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,552 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 29,552 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,210 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,243 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 24,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 21,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 18,232 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 VTU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

DX52 VTU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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