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GD51 MWK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,634 mi
Last recorded96,634 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 MWK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 96,634 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 96,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc's corroded

front wiper blades split and slightly smearing windscreen

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,097 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 82,407 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 16 Sep 2013 68,314 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,989 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 64,827 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)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,867 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 55,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,899 miles

exhaust rear box rattle

fuel level low

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Aug 2010 47,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear box rattle

fuel level low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,150 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,884 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 35,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,489 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 25,367 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 25,367 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 MWK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MWK, 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 MWK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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