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GF52 UFJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,640 mi
Last recorded219,640 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 UFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2020 219,640 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 204,805 miles

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 204,793 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15-88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm -WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0mm-185/65/15-88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 188,463 miles

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX /ENGINE COVER FITTED

Lower GEARBOX COVERED IN OIL

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged DETEROIRATED (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged DETEROIRATED (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 188,462 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 BLACK (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX /ENGINE COVER FITTED

Lower GEARBOX COVERED IN OIL

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged DETEROIRATED (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged DETEROIRATED (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 170,059 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 170,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 153,929 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 135,312 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is fitted with the inside on the outside

Pass 27 Nov 2013 122,795 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 105,749 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 88,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,837 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,499 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 70,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 53,821 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 50,035 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 37,904 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 UFJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GF52 UFJ, 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 UFJ registered?

GF52 UFJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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