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GF52 DXS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,559 mi
Last recorded152,559 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 DXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 152,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 152,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 149,154 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 149,146 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 140,923 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 133,024 miles

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

Free play in inner steering rack joints

Security of nearside front outer drive shaft boot.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 123,444 miles

REAR BRAKE GRABBING

Fail 30 Oct 2014 123,426 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE GRABBING

Pass 17 Oct 2013 113,396 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 113,396 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 104,810 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2012 104,810 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 95,232 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 95,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 85,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

N/S door mirror missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2010 85,533 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

N/S door mirror missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,944 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 74,944 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 54,360 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F tyre pressure seems low... front brake Pads over 1/2 worn.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 43,622 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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GF52 DXS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GF52 DXS, 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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GF52 DXS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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