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DX52 VUO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,310 mi
Last recorded96,310 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 96,310 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2013 95,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 86,541 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,005 miles

Noise from power steering pump

FRont discs corroded

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in nearside front dop link

Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,842 miles

O/S CV BOOT LEAKING GREASE

PAS PUMP NOISY

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 56,759 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine has slight judder

o/s/f wiper split but does not smear

o/s/r tyre is cracking all over

Fail 6 Nov 2006 36,537 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,537 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor 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 VUO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX52 VUO?

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What year was DX52 VUO registered?

DX52 VUO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is DX52 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 VUO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX52 VUO have outstanding finance?

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