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GL51 RWV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,848 mi
Last recorded109,848 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 109,848 miles

nearside head-light slightly loose

nearside wiper blade insecure

offside rear tyre close to legal limit (border line pass)

oil around steering rack

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

tyres perished/cracking

Fail 7 Feb 2019 109,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

nearside head-light slightly loose

nearside wiper blade insecure

offside front lower arm bushes deteriorated/poor condition (border line pass)

offside rear tyre close to legal limit (border line pass)

oil around steering rack

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

tyres perished/cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2018 103,095 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated/poor condition

front brake pads starting to get low on inner

front lower arm bushes worn/deteriorated

offside front door strap deteriorated

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

wipers deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2018 103,091 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount broken (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system poor condition

front brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated/poor condition

front brake pads starting to get low on inner

front lower arm bushes worn/deteriorated

offside front door strap deteriorated

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

wipers deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2017 94,664 miles

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

both front door hinges worn

Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,557 miles

offside front door hinge worn

Fail 1 Feb 2016 88,557 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front door hinge worn

Pass 28 Jan 2015 84,189 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 84,188 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 80,049 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 80,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 77,068 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 77,068 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,251 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,863 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 68,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,435 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,132 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,038 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 49,440 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 49,440 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre outer sidewall perrished

Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,459 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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GL51 RWV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RWV, 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 RWV registered?

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

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