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DY52 NFX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

155,429 mi
Last recorded155,429 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 NFX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 155,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s rear bump stops missing

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

oil leaks around engine (not yet major) but close

rear axle and components heavily corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2023 155,428 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (MID TO REAR) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Hi-Level less than 50% not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s rear bump stops missing

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

oil leaks around engine (not yet major) but close

rear axle and components heavily corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 152,309 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front discs scored

front pads getting low

inbalance in front brakes near limit

oil leak

outer sills thin

rear and side indicators pale

rear brake piped have some corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2022 152,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front discs scored

front pads getting low

inbalance in front brakes near limit

oil leak

rear and side indicators pale

rear brake piped have some corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2021 147,622 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front discs and pads worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2021 147,622 miles

Emissions not tested due to essive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front discs and pads worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2020 142,553 miles

n/s and o/s (mid to rear) outer sills thin and weak

o/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2019 138,143 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

front discs thin

Fail 15 Aug 2019 138,142 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

front discs thin

Pass 28 Aug 2018 133,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s rear light lense cracked

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 13 Sep 2017 129,173 miles

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

o/s rear light lense cracked

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 125,506 miles

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

exhaust rattles

o/s rear light lense cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2015 117,776 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 117,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 110,675 miles

damage to offside rear light unit

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 110,675 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

damage to offside rear light unit

offside front brake flexi hose bracket bolt loose

Pass 4 Sep 2013 94,404 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 93,975 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,845 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 76,845 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,307 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,354 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 60,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,336 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 51,333 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,375 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,438 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,605 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 18,807 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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DY52 NFX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DY52 NFX, 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 DY52 NFX registered?

DY52 NFX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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