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EX52 GXA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,097 mi
Last recorded98,097 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 GXA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 98,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Engine Manage Light On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 83,993 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

play in steering inner rack joints

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 82,144 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 73,202 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 73,202 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 61,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 51,476 miles

N/side rear tyre has kerb damage to outer side wall.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Small tear to outer side wall of n/side front tyre.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,476 miles

N/side rear tyre has kerb damage to outer side wall.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small tear to outer side wall of n/side front tyre.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,224 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 46,224 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

surface scratches on front screen

two small cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,005 miles

Oil leak

n/s headlamp has condensation inside

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside wiper blades starting to split

surface scratches on front screen

Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,971 miles

childs seat fitted to rear centre seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall badly scuffed- CHANGE A.S.A.P.

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall badly cracked- CHANGE A.S.A.P.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,371 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 23,439 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 20,575 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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EX52 GXA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX52 GXA, 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 EX52 GXA registered?

EX52 GXA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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