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DY52 NGO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,302 mi
Last recorded126,302 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 NGO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 126,302 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 126,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 116,583 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 111,027 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 102,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front winsdscreen wipers slightly smearing

rear exhaust box has loose internals (rattling)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 102,590 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front winsdscreen wipers slightly smearing

rear exhaust box has loose internals (rattling)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 93,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general oil leaks

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box rattling

Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,005 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Aug 2012 86,880 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Jul 2011 76,233 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,233 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 67,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,763 miles

EMISSIONS ONLY JUST MET .

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,708 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 51,707 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,544 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,946 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 45,946 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 33,382 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 NGO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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