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GN52 CHG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 CHG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn on all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 121,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn on all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 105,935 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,268 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 94,267 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,577 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f wishbone rear mount bushes starting to split - n/s/f tyre worn onouter edges - o/s/r wheel rim slight dent .

Fail 7 Feb 2013 76,577 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f + o/s/f wishbone rear mount bushes starting to split - n/s/f tyre worn onouter edges - o/s/r wheel rim slight dent .

Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,387 miles

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

n/s/rear lens cracked

Fail 15 Feb 2012 63,386 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/rear lens cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2011 57,747 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front Seatbelt slight fluffing/fraying

Fail 9 Feb 2011 57,747 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front Seatbelt slight fluffing/fraying

Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,613 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,048 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,059 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 CHG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CHG, 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 CHG registered?

GN52 CHG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is GN52 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 CHG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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