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GF52 YKX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,173 mi
Last recorded104,173 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 YKX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,173 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 96,850 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 87,461 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 84,699 miles

front wipers are smeary

offside front anti roll bar drop link boot has a small split in it

Fail 4 Dec 2017 84,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wipers are smeary

offside front anti roll bar drop link boot has a small split in it

Pass 5 Dec 2016 81,152 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 81,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight bind on the nearside front wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,401 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 4 Dec 2014 73,866 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 69,695 miles

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 5 Dec 2013 69,695 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,261 miles

Oil leak from engine area

Rear wiper blade is split

Fail 19 Nov 2012 65,261 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak from engine area

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,154 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 61,154 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,561 miles

both indercator side repeters slightly white

nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play

Fail 13 Dec 2010 55,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both indercator side repeters slightly white

nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,347 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,160 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 46,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,524 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 28,626 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 YKX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

GF52 YKX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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