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GN52 CFY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,940 mi
Last recorded140,940 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 CFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 140,940 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 140,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 132,876 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 132,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 125,314 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front very slight play in lower ball joint

Offside Rear tyre perish cracked in tread

Pass 28 Nov 2014 116,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of wheels

Fail 21 Nov 2014 116,011 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of wheels

Pass 23 Nov 2013 107,780 miles

Both front bottom arm ball joints have slight play

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres worn

Oil leak

n/s door mirror held on by tape

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2013 107,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front bottom arm ball joints have slight play

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres worn

Oil leak

n/s door mirror held on by tape

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2012 95,576 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn

n/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2012 95,576 miles

Rear brake pads worn

n/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,791 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 74,318 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,318 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 73,749 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 73,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,401 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 69,671 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 69,671 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 64,939 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 57,868 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 57,868 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 51,257 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 CFY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GN52 CFY, 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 CFY registered?

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

Is GN52 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 CFY shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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