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GD51 DVL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,078 mi
Last recorded108,078 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 DVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 108,078 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 102,227 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

both front discs worn

Pass 7 May 2015 100,844 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

light corrosion to outer sills (non prescribed area)

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 100,841 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)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

light corrosion to outer sills (non prescribed area)

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 94,883 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 94,852 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 91,665 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 91,665 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 86,877 miles

Lens missing off o s r number plate light

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 86,877 miles

Lens missing off o s r number plate light

Pass 22 Apr 2010 82,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads look to be worn low?

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

Nearside number plate light no cover!

Oil level on min mark!

Rear wiper no rubber!

Fail 22 Apr 2010 82,514 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads look to be worn low?

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

Nearside number plate light no cover!

Oil level on min mark!

Rear wiper no rubber!

Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,263 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 72,082 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 65,995 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 65,995 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,207 miles

Front brake pads low, brake discs worn.

Near side number plate lamp lens missing.

Fail 24 Aug 2006 60,207 miles

Front brake pads low, brake discs worn.

Near side number plate lamp lens missing.

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

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 DVL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GD51 DVL, 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 DVL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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