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GD51 MVO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,370 mi
Last recorded88,370 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 MVO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 88,370 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 78,296 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 69,086 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,347 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,020 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 46,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise wheels off brake inspection

brake fluid level seems low

brakes squeaky operation

covers fitted to vehicle

front brake discs lipped strong advise,front brake pads seem low strong advise

Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,842 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 35,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear tyres beginning to crack/perish

center exhaust damaged/dented and slight blowing

Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,918 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 30,918 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 MVO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MVO, 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 MVO registered?

GD51 MVO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is GD51 MVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD51 MVO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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