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GN52 XRE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,647 mi
Last recorded125,647 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 XRE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 125,647 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 120,390 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp unit misted

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 120,390 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp unit misted

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 114,736 miles

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower rear engine mount bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 111,089 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf/osr (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os/ns inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 107,823 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs corroded on inside surface (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 107,797 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs corroded on inside surface (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 104,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cut to the cords but not in excess of 25mm also has a nail in it and perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated os/ns (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 102,571 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 99,032 miles

Misting of fluid around a powersteering pipe.

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

Fail 3 May 2014 99,032 miles

Misting of fluid around a powersteering pipe.

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 93,765 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 89,088 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)

Fail 24 May 2011 74,071 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

O/S/R brake disc in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2011 74,071 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R brake disc in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2010 58,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear wiper blade badly split

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,722 miles

Advise nearside rear mud flap damaged

Advise very small chip in front screen

Pass 29 May 2008 30,814 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,449 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,538 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)

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 XRE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRE, 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 XRE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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