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GF51 DHV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 DHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 134,691 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 134,483 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 118,872 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 100,387 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 100,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wiper blades split but clean the screen

Fail 11 Feb 2015 82,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wiper blades split but clean the screen

Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,159 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 69,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 63,984 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,234 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,846 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,803 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,167 miles

both rear tyres --- sidewalls cracking

Fail 19 Feb 2009 45,167 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres --- sidewalls cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,298 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,386 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,699 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 31,699 miles

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

Rear Wiper Blade u/s.

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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GF51 DHV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF51 DHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF51 DHV?

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What year was GF51 DHV registered?

GF51 DHV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is GF51 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 DHV shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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