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DX52 YDH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

164,524 mi
Last recorded164,524 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 YDH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019 164,524 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower outer wing holed and corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

spare wheel missing

Pass 26 Sep 2018 158,661 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 158,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to reear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

n/s no plate cover missing

spare wheel missing

Pass 22 Sep 2017 152,699 miles

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

Offside Front door requires adjustmeny

clutch anti slip pad missing

covers missing on both number plate lamps

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 11 Sep 2017 152,699 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill ineffective repair (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill ineffective repair (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner and outer edges rubber breaking up nail in center of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear wiper blade rubber missing

front brake pads may be low difficult to see with wheels on

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

Offside Front door requires adjustmeny

clutch anti slip pad missing

covers missing on both number plate lamps

Pass 9 Sep 2016 144,547 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 144,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2015 133,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall condition (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 133,318 miles

Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall condition (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 114,928 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 114,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 104,462 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 104,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 94,411 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 94,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 84,893 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 84,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,619 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 67,192 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 57,788 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 57,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 57,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 50,405 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 37,859 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 YDH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YDH, 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 YDH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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