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GN52 FHE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,062 mi
Last recorded144,062 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 FHE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2020 144,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silence has a temporary repair

Fail 7 Jan 2020 144,022 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Exhaust Defective (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear To Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 136,064 miles

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

minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 8 Jan 2018 126,023 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 126,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 121,469 miles

Nearside Front Nail in inner side wall of tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 119,154 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 116,192 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 27 Feb 2014 113,673 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 112,664 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 104,745 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 95,730 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 87,623 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,559 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 71,257 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 59,796 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 59,796 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,843 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 FHE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

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

Is GN52 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 FHE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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