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GD51 JLX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,719 mi
Last recorded102,719 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 JLX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 102,719 miles

Nearside drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 101,052 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Aug 2014 101,052 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2013 96,724 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 96,666 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oily underside

os/f disc scored

rear engine mount poor con dition

Pass 7 Sep 2012 94,025 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oily underside

rear number plate poor

Fail 21 Aug 2012 93,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake has exess travel

oily underside

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2011 89,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 80,520 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 76,505 miles

exhaust rear silencer knocking on body

movement in o/s/f seat base

n/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit and damage to sidewall

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2009 76,481 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer knocking on body

movement in o/s/f seat base

n/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit and damage to sidewall

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2008 68,134 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 68,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 56,863 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 47,690 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 47,562 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 38,453 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 JLX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 JLX, 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 JLX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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