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GD51 JHF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

134,353 mi
Last recorded134,353 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 134,353 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 134,353 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 124,244 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 124,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 114,786 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 114,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 102,993 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 102,993 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 91,604 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wear discs

Pass 31 Oct 2012 91,604 miles

slight wear discs

Fail 14 Jan 2012 83,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted to both rear

Pass 14 Jan 2012 83,019 miles

child seats fitted to both rear

Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 75,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,451 miles

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

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

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

tyre size = 185/65R15

Fail 15 Jan 2010 68,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

tyre size = 185/65R15

Fail 15 Jan 2009 59,491 miles

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

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

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

o/s number plate light lens missing

Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,491 miles

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

o/s number plate light lens missing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,095 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 57,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 45,082 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 45,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 37,316 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 37,316 miles

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

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

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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GD51 JHF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 JHF, 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 JHF registered?

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

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