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GL51 RBZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

164,816 mi
Last recorded164,816 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 RBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 164,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 160,066 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 155,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 146,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear sills getting very weak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 141,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2012 133,532 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 123,719 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 112,932 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 99,465 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 79,685 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 68,395 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 50,896 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 50,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 46,853 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 RBZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RBZ, 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 RBZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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