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GL52 TXA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

168,837 mi
Last recorded168,837 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 TXA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2020 168,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 164,448 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 164,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 153,344 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 153,341 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 138,455 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 138,454 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 131,692 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 126,220 miles

N/S/F Tyre; worn to edges

Excessive corrosion to N/S/F sill; Advise Att

O/S/F Tyre; worn to edges: almost smooth to inside

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 120,812 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 120,790 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 114,624 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 114,624 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 108,271 miles

Screw in N/S/R tyre tread

Pass 15 Jul 2011 101,860 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 101,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 96,058 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 96,058 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 89,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,895 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 84,054 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 84,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 78,276 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 68,562 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 68,562 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 51,740 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 TXA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

GL52 TXA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is GL52 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 TXA shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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