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GN52 XVC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,233 mi
Last recorded83,233 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 XVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,233 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 83,233 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,026 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 77,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,400 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 72,400 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,908 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,535 miles

air bag light on poss due to airbag switched off

engine cover loose and rubbing on water bleedscrew

Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,004 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,838 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)

brake pads not clearly visible

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,253 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 50,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,154 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,132 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 26,944 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2005 26,944 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 XVC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN52 XVC?

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What year was GN52 XVC registered?

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

Is GN52 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 XVC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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