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GJ52 VHB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,520 mi
Last recorded150,520 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 VHB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 150,520 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 150,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 137,905 miles

front brake discs are worn

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

Pass 29 May 2012 127,512 miles

o/s/r tyre is void of tread on outside

Fail 29 May 2012 127,512 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre is void of tread on outside

Pass 14 Jun 2011 118,531 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 105,003 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 92,257 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 92,257 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 81,374 miles

both front tyres are void of tread on outside edges

Fail 10 Jun 2008 81,368 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres are void of tread on outside edges

Pass 27 Jun 2007 69,381 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 69,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 58,875 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 58,875 miles

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

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

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 VHB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VHB, 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 GJ52 VHB registered?

GJ52 VHB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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