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GF52 FSA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,490 mi
Last recorded141,490 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 FSA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 141,490 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 130,313 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/mirror missing

Fail 29 Oct 2014 130,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/mirror missing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 119,891 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 119,880 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 109,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 109,111 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 98,921 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 90,834 miles

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

offside front wiper blade slighty split

Fail 6 Nov 2010 90,834 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

offside front wiper blade slighty split

Pass 30 Oct 2009 80,615 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm 185/65/15

Pass 25 Oct 2008 70,764 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 58,967 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 51,429 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 51,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 38,954 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 FSA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GF52 FSA, 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 GF52 FSA registered?

GF52 FSA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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