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GD51 EEW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,460 mi
Last recorded156,460 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 EEW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 156,460 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside outer sills heavily undersealed

nearside rear light unit loose

offside of steering rack damp, but no leak apparent at time of test

Fail 29 Oct 2016 156,048 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside outer sills heavily undersealed

nearside rear light unit loose

offside of steering rack damp, but no leak apparent at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2015 146,223 miles

dampness around offside steering rack gaiter

nearside and offside outer sills heavily undersealed

play in the steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Nov 2015 146,221 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill multi holes (5.2.6)

dampness around offside steering rack gaiter

nearside and offside outer sills heavily undersealed

play in the steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Nov 2014 133,543 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 133,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 122,850 miles

Dampness around steering rack

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump noisey

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Nov 2013 122,850 miles

Dampness around steering rack

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump noisey

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Oct 2012 120,525 miles

slight wear o\s and n\s\f anti-roll bar link balljoints

Fail 22 Oct 2012 120,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

slight wear o\s and n\s\f anti-roll bar link balljoints

Pass 4 Nov 2011 118,844 miles

oil around power steerig rack feed pipes

play in n\s of steering rack

Fail 27 Oct 2011 118,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front end of o\s outer sill weak and rusty

n\s\outer sill panel holed and rusty

oil around power steerig rack feed pipes

play in n\s of steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2010 107,582 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake disc,s worn/corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2010 107,582 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake disc,s worn/corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 102,826 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 96,417 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 89,160 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 89,160 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 82,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Dec 2005 73,607 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 EEW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EEW, 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 EEW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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