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GD51 DFN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,077 mi
Last recorded169,077 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 DFN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 169,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Door has slight damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 165,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside body has damage

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 158,889 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 158,877 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint on steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 148,029 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 148,029 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 131,010 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 130,891 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 130,151 miles

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

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2012 113,326 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 98,587 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 88,292 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 73,917 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 73,917 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 64,415 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 55,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 46,647 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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GD51 DFN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel 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 GD51 DFN, 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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GD51 DFN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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