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GJ52 YKL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,580 mi
Last recorded55,580 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 YKL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 55,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 38,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 35,900 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 34,878 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 34,878 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,459 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 29,987 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 27,132 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 27,132 miles

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 23,100 miles

Front wipers worn

service due

Oil leak power steering fluid leaking and may contaminate offside front brakes ()

Fail 14 Oct 2017 23,095 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts due to age on inner and outer shoulders of both front tyres (4.1.D.1a)

Front wipers worn

service due

Oil leak power steering fluid leaking and may contaminate offside front brakes ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 16,538 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 15,509 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 14,482 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 14,482 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 13,451 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 12,499 miles

Coolant leak

N/s/r brake blinding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2011 11,340 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 10,288 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 9,144 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 7,928 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 6,781 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 5,569 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 4,711 miles

due to computerisation fault i was unable to log on vehicle at correct time of test

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 YKL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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