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DY52 NGV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,454 mi
Last recorded144,454 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 NGV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 144,454 miles

Rear inner sills are corroded

traces of grease around o/s/f cv boot

Fail 18 Sep 2019 144,452 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear inner sills are corroded

traces of grease around o/s/f cv boot

Pass 30 Aug 2018 135,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 130,679 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 130,679 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 123,942 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 123,942 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 115,831 miles

Near side front outer sill corroded

Offside rear tyre perished and worn smooth on inside

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 115,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Near side front outer sill corroded

Offside rear tyre perished and worn smooth on inside

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 108,792 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 108,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 101,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

not all dash bulbs working

Fail 20 Sep 2013 101,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

not all dash bulbs working

Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,629 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 92,629 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,913 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 27 Sep 2011 81,913 miles

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

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

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 24 Sep 2010 70,735 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 70,735 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 60,491 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 60,491 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,970 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,606 miles

FRONT BRAKES 21% OUT BALANCE RECOMMEND ATTN

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,197 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 23,387 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)

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 NGV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NGV, 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 NGV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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