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GN52 LVY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,842 mi
Last recorded94,842 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 LVY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 91,499 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 91,449 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 83,337 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 83,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,630 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,036 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,362 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 70,362 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,620 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 69,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,718 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,389 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,000 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Apr 2011 65,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,877 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 64,877 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 61,239 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,856 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 46,225 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 38,742 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 LVY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LVY, 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 LVY registered?

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

Is GN52 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 LVY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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