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GJ52 XLD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

43,876 mi
Last recorded43,876 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 XLD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 43,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 43,876 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 38,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount dry (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount dry (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reversing light inoperative

Pass 28 Sep 2021 35,294 miles

Front Both Top mounts rough

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 30,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring touching body and top

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 30,108 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring touching body and top

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 27,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

movement to n/s front upper shock mount

rear exhaust mount band corroded

rear wiper blade det

Pass 19 Sep 2018 24,750 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 24,279 miles

some age cracking in both side rear tyres

Fail 18 Sep 2017 24,279 miles

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

some age cracking in both side front tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,707 miles

some age cracking in all four tyres

Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,815 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 22,815 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,639 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,303 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 18,910 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 16,996 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 15,136 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 13,302 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear wiper starting to split

Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,302 miles

rear wiper starting to split

Fail 1 Oct 2008 11,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 11,094 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 9,497 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 7,862 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 7,862 miles

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

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 XLD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

GJ52 XLD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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