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GL52 EFR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,029 mi
Last recorded121,029 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 EFR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 121,029 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 121,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 113,216 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 113,216 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 105,992 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 105,992 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre tread depth wearing low on outside edge

Pass 11 Dec 2014 90,770 miles

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

engine oil leval on minimum

Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,700 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 61,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2011 47,245 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,848 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 30,662 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 30,662 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,033 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 22,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT & PERISHED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

Fail 27 Dec 2007 22,737 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT & PERISHED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre missing

Pass 17 Dec 2005 13,869 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 EFR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EFR, 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 EFR registered?

GL52 EFR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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