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GF52 YKW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,305 mi
Last recorded123,305 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 YKW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 123,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 120,266 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 120,104 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 116,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 112,652 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 112,652 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 105,522 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 105,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 99,442 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,015 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,516 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,494 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 81,928 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 81,928 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 78,162 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 78,162 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 76,682 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 76,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 74,260 miles

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)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Dec 2012 71,402 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 71,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,839 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 66,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 62,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 56,649 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 51,343 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 51,343 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

exhaust rear silencer rusted and blowing slightly

slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint

Pass 22 Dec 2007 44,208 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,102 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 YKW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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