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GL52 PYU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,691 mi
Last recorded91,691 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 91,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

off side front tyre inner edge worn

oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2019 91,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

off side front tyre inner edge worn

oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2017 87,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 27 Dec 2017 87,162 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 3 Jan 2017 81,591 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil level low

Fail 3 Jan 2017 81,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil level low

Pass 30 Dec 2015 76,381 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,747 miles

Both the nearside tyre outer sidewalls are in poor condition

Pass 31 Dec 2013 66,824 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 62,907 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 62,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 57,566 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 52,790 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 46,554 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 46,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,653 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,200 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slight perishing to side walls

Pass 29 Dec 2006 27,320 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 21,043 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 PYU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GL52 PYU, 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 PYU registered?

GL52 PYU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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