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GL52 DGY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,282 mi
Last recorded90,282 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 DGY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 90,282 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 83,889 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 13 May 2016 83,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 May 2015 78,260 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 78,180 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 72,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 72,840 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 63,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 63,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2012 56,030 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 56,000 miles

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

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

offside rear outer wall has a cut

Pass 17 May 2011 47,080 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 41,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 35,936 miles

baby seat in back of car

front brake discs rusted & worn

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 May 2009 35,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

baby seat in back of car

front brake discs rusted & worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 May 2008 30,641 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 21 May 2008 30,640 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 23 May 2007 23,954 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 23,954 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 31 May 2006 16,021 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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GL52 DGY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GL52 DGY, 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 GL52 DGY registered?

GL52 DGY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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The MOT history for GL52 DGY shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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