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DX52 VVJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,998 mi
Last recorded91,998 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 VVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 91,998 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,983 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 84,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 77,969 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 77,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases unable to record true emission`s result`s (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,210 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,620 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 60,747 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,268 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,900 miles

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,486 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,884 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,200 miles

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

vehicle may require tracking

Fail 17 Sep 2009 29,200 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

vehicle may require tracking

Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,265 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,433 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,082 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 VVJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VVJ, 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

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What year was DX52 VVJ registered?

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

Is DX52 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 VVJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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