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GF52 YJZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

157,579 mi
Last recorded157,579 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 YJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 157,579 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 157,571 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 154,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (BORDERLINE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced DOOR SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 151,922 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 149,627 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 149,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 143,775 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 143,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 137,813 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 137,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened upper ball joint separated from link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 132,091 miles

Offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Offside rear lamp damaged but not seriously affecting light output

Pass 19 Mar 2018 128,628 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 123,423 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 119,224 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 116,574 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 114,719 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 111,672 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 108,832 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 105,218 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 100,979 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 96,847 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 93,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 80,026 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 53,589 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 YJZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YJZ, 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 YJZ registered?

GF52 YJZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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