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GN52 CFV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,889 mi
Last recorded58,889 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 CFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 58,889 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 57,097 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 51,368 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 51,366 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 47,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 42,558 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 42,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 41,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 40,848 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of tearing in the treads

Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,164 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,212 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 34,192 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,106 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,463 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 25,463 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,266 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,203 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,806 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,404 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 20,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,578 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 16,641 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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GN52 CFV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GN52 CFV, 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 GN52 CFV registered?

GN52 CFV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is GN52 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 CFV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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