CarVerify

Free Car Check

GP51 FGE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,925 mi
Last recorded86,925 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 FGE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,925 miles

Boot release button poor

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of coolant leak

Slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner bead rim

Tyres perished

Fail 11 Dec 2014 86,925 miles

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

Boot release button poor

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of coolant leak

Slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner bead rim

Tyres perished

Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,449 miles

NSF tyre Worn close to limit and cracked around tread blocks

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2013 81,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

NSR Tyre cracked around tread

NSR tyre worn to limit and cracked around tread blocks

OSF Tyre worn on edge

Slight play in NSF Anti roll bar drop link

Pass 15 Dec 2012 76,924 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,595 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 72,585 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 66,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 61,378 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 61,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 54,302 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 46,058 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 37,997 miles

rear of n/s outer door sill damaged

Fail 27 Dec 2006 37,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear of n/s outer door sill damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2006 37,905 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GP51 FGE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GP51 FGE, 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 GP51 FGE?

You can check the full history of GP51 FGE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GP51 FGE registered?

GP51 FGE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is GP51 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP51 FGE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GP51 FGE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GP51 FGE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.