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GD51 EFA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,562 mi
Last recorded152,562 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 EFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 152,562 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side front window winder inop

Fail 20 May 2013 152,518 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side front window winder inop

Pass 19 Nov 2011 125,015 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 106,268 miles

been signs of contamination on nearside front brake disc

clutch anti slip rubber missing

Fail 4 Oct 2010 106,267 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

been signs of contamination on nearside front brake disc

clutch anti slip rubber missing

Pass 28 Oct 2009 86,927 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,864 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 67,864 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 58,471 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 45,641 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 34,965 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 EFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EFA, 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 GD51 EFA registered?

GD51 EFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is GD51 EFA safe to buy?

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