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EF52 GFV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,446 mi
Last recorded126,446 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 GFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 126,446 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 126,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 108,996 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 108,996 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 87,748 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 87,748 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,248 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2009 57,188 miles

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

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

diesel smoke test on the limit

rear wiper blade split

spare wheel missing

Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,017 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 44,219 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,761 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 35,692 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 GFV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GFV, 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 GFV registered?

EF52 GFV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is EF52 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 GFV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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