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DX52 VVM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,762 mi
Last recorded112,762 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 112,762 miles

advise exhaust front pipe joint slight blow

advise front exhaist silencer ratterling internally

advise n/s/r tyre on limits reccomend replacement 185x65x15

advise power steering pipes damp with oil

Fail 20 Jun 2016 112,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185x65x15 inner edge heavily scrubded off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185x65x15 inner edge heavily scrubded off (4.1.E.1)

advise exhaust front pipe joint slight blow

advise front exhaist silencer ratterling internally

advise n/s/r tyre on limits reccomend replacement 185x65x15

advise power steering pipes damp with oil

Pass 25 Jun 2015 100,360 miles

(advise) exhaust centre silencer internal baffel calapsed and ratterling

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops starting to deteriate

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers corroded

(advise) rear suspension torsion bars corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 100,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

(advise) exhaust centre silencer internal baffel calapsed and ratterling

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes inner wing starting corrosion process

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops starting to deteriate

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers corroded

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r short brake pipes starting corrosion process at bends

(advise) n/s/r main brake pipes starting corrosion process

(advise) o/s/r tyre inner edge heavily scrubded and close to limits reccomend replacement

(advise) power steering pipes damp with oil

(advise) rear suspension torsion bars corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 89,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

offside tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2014 89,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

offside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,262 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,188 miles

Both inner and outer sills have signs of corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing and mishaped

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight blow rear exhaust

Fail 26 Sep 2012 77,188 miles

Both inner and outer sills have signs of corrosion

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perishing and mishaped

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,336 miles

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

Slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,086 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 67,086 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,172 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 63,172 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,593 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 51,338 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,246 miles

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

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 VVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VVM, 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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DX52 VVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DX52 VVM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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