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GN52 LVM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

169,986 mi
Last recorded169,986 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 LVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 169,986 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 169,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 161,633 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 161,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 157,033 miles

random electrical fault with side and hazard lights

Fail 27 Jul 2017 156,697 miles

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

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

random electrical fault with side and hazard lights

Pass 10 Aug 2016 151,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 151,585 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 143,755 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 137,538 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 129,551 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)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 129,391 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 120,067 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 110,026 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2011 110,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2010 99,775 miles

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 99,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 89,097 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 89,094 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING FLOOR.O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE/SUSPENSION SHOW SIGNS OF FOULING ARCH LINERS ETC.WHEELS-RIMS DAMAGED.

Fail 20 Aug 2008 77,231 miles

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

O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING FLOOR.N/S/F+N/S/R TYRE FOULING ARCH LINER?GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.SCREEN DAMAGE O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE DISC WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 77,231 miles

O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING FLOOR.N/S/F+N/S/R TYRE FOULING ARCH LINER?GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.SCREEN DAMAGE O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE DISC WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR.

Fail 23 Aug 2007 68,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SCREEN DAMAGED O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGED O/S/R +N/S/R BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING FLOOR DISCS WORN N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,233 miles

SCREEN DAMAGED O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGED O/S/R +N/S/R BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING FLOOR DISCS WORN N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT

Pass 24 Aug 2006 58,461 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 58,460 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 LVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LVM, 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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GN52 LVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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