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DY52 NGU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,480 mi
Last recorded137,480 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 NGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 137,480 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front brake discs pitted

szurface corrosion on chassis/brake pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2013 123,444 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 114,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 114,050 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 105,417 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 97,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 87,334 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 87,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 75,662 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,225 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 51,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 51,699 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 37,790 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 NGU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DY52 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

DY52 NGU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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