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GN52 EZJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,043 mi
Last recorded125,043 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 125,043 miles

Nearside Rear sill soft slight corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2022 125,040 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre cracking / perishing

Nearside Rear sill soft slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge / cracking in tread

engine light on

Pass 5 Mar 2021 119,210 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 114,239 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 114,237 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 106,291 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,495 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 103,495 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section at rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,577 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,368 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 85,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,950 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 67,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

spare wheel tyre bulged/deep cracks in sidewalls

Fail 10 Feb 2012 67,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

spare wheel tyre bulged/deep cracks in sidewalls

Fail 14 Feb 2011 60,662 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,662 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 54,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,869 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 54,804 miles

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

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

front reg plate damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,804 miles

front reg plate damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,184 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads look low

Pass 15 Jan 2008 42,830 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,720 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 33,720 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 23,035 miles

front brakes imbalanced

front tyres 2/3 mm in/outer edges

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 EZJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 EZJ, 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 EZJ registered?

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

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