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GN52 NZE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,259 mi
Last recorded119,259 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 119,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe of exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Oct 2015 119,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe of exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Sep 2014 110,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no clutch pedal rubber fitted

off side rear tyre close to legal limit also starting to perish

Fail 29 Sep 2014 110,760 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no clutch pedal rubber fitted

off side rear tyre close to legal limit also starting to perish

Pass 14 Oct 2013 102,840 miles

no clutch pedal rubber fitted

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2013 102,782 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s outer sill damaged

noise from engine and unknown history?

Fail 17 Oct 2012 94,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 82,765 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 75,340 miles

2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,157 miles

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

unable to fully check condition and operation of middle rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2008 54,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 19 Oct 2007 44,579 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 44,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,112 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 NZE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NZE, 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 NZE registered?

GN52 NZE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is GN52 NZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 NZE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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