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GN52 NYR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,820 mi
Last recorded150,820 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 150,820 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 148,931 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 148,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 142,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall but doesnt expose cords

o/s/r tyre badly cracked in tread

Fail 26 Jan 2015 142,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall but doesnt expose cords

o/s/r tyre badly cracked in tread

Pass 15 Jan 2014 130,198 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2014 130,198 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 117,357 miles

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

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)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 117,320 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 106,307 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 106,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 94,420 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 94,420 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 87,245 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 69,776 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 69,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 52,721 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 41,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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GN52 NYR 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 61.1%.

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 NYR, 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 NYR registered?

GN52 NYR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is GN52 NYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 NYR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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