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GL51 PYY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,258 mi
Last recorded103,258 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 PYY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 103,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

general oil leaks

nearside front tyre worn in outer edge

no coolant in washer bottle

rear exhaust heatshield loose & rattling

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2014 95,705 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 95,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Added 2 litres engine oil

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR seat belt not tested due to fitment of child seat

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,544 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,180 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear lamp lens holed at reverse lamp section

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,116 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 58,095 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 46,505 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PYY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GL51 PYY, 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 GL51 PYY registered?

GL51 PYY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is GL51 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 PYY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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