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DX52 VVH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,235 mi
Last recorded84,235 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 VVH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,235 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

power steering noisey

Fail 18 Apr 2016 84,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front disks corroded

power steering noisey

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,961 miles

radiator deteriorated

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

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

slight power steering leak from around rack/pipes

Fail 14 Apr 2015 79,957 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

radiator deteriorated

slight power steering leak from around rack/pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2013 70,186 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,936 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 61,936 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,995 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,411 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 52,411 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,983 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,891 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,857 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 VVH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

DX52 VVH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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