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EJ51 GMF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,260 mi
Last recorded135,260 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 GMF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 135,260 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear tyre wearing lumpy

Rear outer hand brake cable casing worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 135,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear tyre wearing lumpy

Rear outer hand brake cable casing worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 127,092 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Rear tyres wearing slight lumpy

Fail 4 Jan 2017 127,092 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure missing (2.5.C.2b)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Rear tyres wearing slight lumpy

Pass 30 Dec 2015 119,271 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut on the inside edge but not touching cords

Fail 30 Dec 2015 119,271 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre has a cut on the inside edge but not touching cords

Pass 2 Jan 2015 111,788 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust corroded at brackett

near side front wiper edges slight split

rear tyres wearing slight lumpy

Pass 4 Jan 2014 106,678 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and worn

Fail 4 Jan 2014 106,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and worn

Pass 5 Jan 2013 101,066 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 101,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 97,158 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 93,993 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 93,935 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 87,027 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 72,155 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 53,939 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 45,486 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 37,153 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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EJ51 GMF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ51 GMF, 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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EJ51 GMF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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