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GL51 MZE

2002 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,701 mi
Last recorded179,701 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 MZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 179,701 miles

N/s rear tyre inner edge wearing uneven

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 179,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

N/s rear tyre inner edge wearing uneven

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 170,887 miles

N/s front tyre side wall has a cut, but not down to cords

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 170,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

N/s front tyre side wall has a cut, but not down to cords

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 164,558 miles

Smoke emissions high recommend injection cleaner added to fuel.

Fail 28 May 2013 164,558 miles

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

Smoke emissions high recommend injection cleaner added to fuel.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 152,593 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 140,505 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 129,507 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 117,805 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 117,805 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 107,452 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 97,011 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 88,857 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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GL51 MZE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL51 MZE, 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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GL51 MZE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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