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GJ52 VGR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,494 mi
Last recorded99,494 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 VGR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 99,494 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

slight damage nearside front wing

slight wear on front brake discs

steering rack slight misting of oil

Fail 19 Sep 2014 99,494 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

slight damage nearside front wing

slight wear on front brake discs

steering rack slight misting of oil

Pass 17 Sep 2013 92,105 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Sep 2013 92,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,345 miles

front tyrtes nearing limit on edges

rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2011 79,754 miles

cut nearside front tyre not showing cord

slight exhaust blow center pipe

Fail 30 Sep 2011 79,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cut nearside front tyre not showing cord

slight exhaust blow center pipe

Pass 15 Sep 2010 72,973 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 72,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,573 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,539 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,479 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,637 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 32,637 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 25,526 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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GJ52 VGR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GJ52 VGR, 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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GJ52 VGR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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