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DX52 VUT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,103 mi
Last recorded104,103 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 VUT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 104,103 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill coroded in general

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 101,742 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 101,742 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 100,154 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 100,152 miles

Emissions not tested VERY BAD SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (OUTER SILL) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2022 98,108 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 96,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front wipers deteriated

Fail 4 Jan 2021 96,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front wipers deteriated

Pass 13 Jan 2020 94,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 91,800 miles

both inner and outer sills coroded but not considered excessive

wipers

Pass 8 Jan 2018 88,963 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

both front brake disks lipped

Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,709 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 82,392 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,825 miles

both front brake disks have a slight lip

Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 77,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front brake disks slightly lipped

Fail 12 Aug 2013 73,542 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front brake disks slightly lipped

Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,070 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 66,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and Offside rear tyres perished and worn down to 2mm 185/65R15H

Nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,454 miles

Front tyres 1.6-2mm 185/65R15H

Rear tyres 2-3mm 185/65R15H

Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,787 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,777 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,955 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 VUT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

DX52 VUT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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