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GN52 NWS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,233 mi
Last recorded143,233 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 NWS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 143,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 140,075 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 140,069 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe near joint (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 131,506 miles

osr tyre bold inner edge 9185/65/15)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 131,506 miles

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

osr tyre bold inner edge 9185/65/15)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 117,535 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 117,535 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 107,870 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 98,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 89,017 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 89,017 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 77,938 miles

OSR tyre on 2-3mm

brake fluid level needs topping up

front brake discs worn

front brake pads look to be getting low,cant see properly to be sure

Fail 15 Feb 2010 66,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,500 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,570 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 49,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness around power steering pump

dampness on flexible pipe from brake fluid reservoir to clutch slave cylinder

Pass 7 Dec 2006 39,924 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 39,924 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 32,429 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 NWS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

GN52 NWS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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