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GL51 YZZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,388 mi
Last recorded192,388 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 YZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 192,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2015 165,459 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 165,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 143,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 143,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 132,614 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 126,635 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 126,635 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 120,251 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 112,764 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 112,764 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2009 104,923 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 104,923 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008

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 YZZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

GL51 YZZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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