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GD51 MVS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,792 mi
Last recorded155,792 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 MVS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 155,792 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 155,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 153,117 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

under engine area, oil present

Fail 1 May 2014 153,117 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

under engine area, oil present

Pass 9 Apr 2013 148,844 miles

NSF rack end has slight play

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 134,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 121,987 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 121,987 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 110,782 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 98,761 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 85,841 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 71,326 miles

rear section of exhast corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2006 54,199 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 MVS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

GD51 MVS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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