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GL52 EFC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,456 mi
Last recorded105,456 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 EFC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 105,456 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 105,456 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

dip stick broken at measuring point

exhaust centre pipe at rear joint deteriorating and system not fitting well

Pass 17 Jan 2011 99,968 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2011 99,968 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2010 99,893 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 93,195 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 93,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 76,209 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 67,110 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 67,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Dec 2006 59,478 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 44,710 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 EFC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EFC, 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 EFC registered?

GL52 EFC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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