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GF52 OUJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,576 mi
Last recorded148,576 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 OUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 148,576 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 139,907 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 139,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 128,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 99,483 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 99,483 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 82,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center exhaust silencer section starting to corrode

front brake discs surfaces starting to lip/wear

rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Oct 2007 82,218 miles

center exhaust silencer section starting to corrode

front brake discs surfaces starting to lip/wear

rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Oct 2006 66,119 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 65,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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 OUJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GF52 OUJ, 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 GF52 OUJ?

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What year was GF52 OUJ registered?

GF52 OUJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is GF52 OUJ safe to buy?

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