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GJ52 VHO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018

Front brake pads near limit inside

Front front discs poor

Offside Front tyre going bald on inside

Fail 29 Oct 2018

Front brake pads near limit inside

Front front discs poor

Offside Front tyre going bald on inside

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 2x bulbs (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017
Pass 28 Oct 2016 128,056 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 128,056 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015
Pass 14 Oct 2014 115,465 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 104,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 91,979 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 78,971 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 66,389 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 66,389 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,520 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,097 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 28,945 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,643 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 VHO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GJ52 VHO, 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 VHO registered?

GJ52 VHO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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