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GD51 JHE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,397 mi
Last recorded127,397 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 JHE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 127,397 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively borderline (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 127,397 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively borderline (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 122,416 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 119,243 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

both sills corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 118,572 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 117,756 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both seals corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 117,114 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both seals surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,557 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. rear bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides. blades slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective no pressure ()

oil leaks. some possibly power steering fluid seepage

Fail 3 Jan 2020 116,531 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. rear bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides. blades slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective no pressure ()

oil leaks. some possibly power steering fluid seepage

Pass 3 Jan 2019 115,290 miles

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle sticking open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 113,336 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 107,896 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 107,896 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 102,336 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,292 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2014 92,224 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge & cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust pipe slightly corrodied

Pass 3 Jan 2013 86,363 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 82,055 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,695 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 70,772 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2008 65,488 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 65,424 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 62,259 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 56,676 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 47,035 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 47,035 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

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 JHE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JHE, 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 JHE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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