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DX52 VUV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,440 mi
Last recorded122,440 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 122,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 107,660 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Aug 2011 107,659 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Aug 2011 106,720 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brakes worn low

front tyres worn

rear wiper split

service light on

Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,535 miles

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

all flexy hoses slightly deterioated

engine smoke only just met mot requirments

front tyres worn

Fail 4 Aug 2009 68,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,971 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,436 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 40,249 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 VUV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

DX52 VUV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is DX52 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 VUV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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