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EF52 GCY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,728 mi
Last recorded127,728 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 GCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 127,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 127,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 124,732 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 121,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 117,013 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 11 Apr 2014 112,507 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 106,741 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 103,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2012 103,363 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2011 98,336 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 98,336 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,026 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 90,026 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/F WING LINER RUBBING ON SPRING

Pass 6 Apr 2009 83,944 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 77,148 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 17 Apr 2007 70,214 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 63,944 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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EF52 GCY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EF52 GCY, 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 EF52 GCY registered?

EF52 GCY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is EF52 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 GCY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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