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CX51 GDA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,657 mi
Last recorded119,657 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 GDA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 119,657 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

rear seats not in use

Fail 4 Jul 2017 119,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

rear seats not in use

Pass 26 Jul 2016 105,094 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 105,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,973 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 87,667 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,667 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 77,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,812 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,553 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 68,553 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 58,516 miles

n/s/r/ and o/s/r indicator bulbs showing white slightly.

rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

rear shocker bushes perishing.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 58,516 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r/ and o/s/r indicator bulbs showing white slightly.

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge.

rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

rear shocker bushes perishing.

accelerator pedal loose.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,068 miles

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

Offside front tyre 1.6mm on inside edge

Fail 7 Sep 2010 49,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre 1.6mm on inside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,860 miles

Baffles starting to break up in centre exhaust box

Front brake disc(s) ridged

Nearside rear tyre 2mm on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,070 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 31,066 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,290 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,328 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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CX51 GDA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CX51 GDA, 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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CX51 GDA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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