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GD51 MXB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,797 mi
Last recorded143,797 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 MXB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 143,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 143,464 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limt (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 134,486 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 134,422 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 125,120 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 124,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 117,365 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,710 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,023 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 105,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 95,945 miles

engine management light on

offside wiper rubber deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2013 95,945 miles

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

engine management light on

offside wiper rubber deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,483 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

engine oil level low

Fail 26 Mar 2012 81,483 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

engine oil level low

spare tyre below 1.6mm and flat

Pass 17 Mar 2011 72,322 miles

centre exhaust section blowing slightly

various cuts in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,355 miles

tyres on front n/s and o/s worn on inner # outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,513 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 41,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,010 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,464 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 36,182 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 MXB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXB, 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 MXB registered?

GD51 MXB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 February 2002.

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