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GN52 EYG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,861 mi
Last recorded122,861 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 EYG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 122,861 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 113,076 miles

rear susp corroding

temp repair o/s mirror

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

Offside Rear tyre perishing & close to limit

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear flexi brake hose ferules corroding

Fail 25 Aug 2016 113,076 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

Offside Rear tyre perishing & close to limit

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear flexi brake hose ferules corroding

rear susp corroding

temp repair o/s mirror

Pass 26 Aug 2015 107,144 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

one child seat fitted in rear

Fail 25 Aug 2015 107,137 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

one child seat fitted in rear

Pass 24 Jul 2014 99,520 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 99,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,093 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust heat shield hanging down resting on exaust

extra seat belt webbing tied to n/s/f seat frame

oil leaks

Fail 25 Jul 2013 89,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust heat shield hanging down resting on exaust

extra seat belt webbing tied to n/s/f seat frame

oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/f door mirror becoming insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2012 80,943 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/f door mirror becoming insecure

Pass 25 May 2011 71,406 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 71,406 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 63,529 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 56,536 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 48,036 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 38,893 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 24 May 2006 30,732 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 EYG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN52 EYG, 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 EYG registered?

GN52 EYG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is GN52 EYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 EYG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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