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DX52 VTW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,239 mi
Last recorded93,239 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 VTW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 93,239 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 82,986 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 82,986 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,236 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 73,236 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,197 miles

wipers not good but ok for test

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,872 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,130 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 42,016 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,221 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,045 miles

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

advise rear silencer mounting strap deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2007 31,770 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,334 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)

o/s/r tyre has been run flat side wall worn

Pass 20 Dec 2005 22,652 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 VTW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

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

Is DX52 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 VTW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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