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GL51 ZBD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,561 mi
Last recorded119,561 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 ZBD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 119,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 119,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 116,226 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 110,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear heat shield loose

exhaust tail box has one support missing and some deteriorating

front brake pads low

Pass 9 Aug 2010 105,247 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 98,061 miles

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

rear seats not fitted...rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 5 Aug 2008 92,260 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 92,193 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 87,304 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)

screen damage only just within mot limits

tyres of different sizes fitted front & rear

Pass 11 Aug 2006 80,934 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 80,934 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZBD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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