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GP51 JVC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

149,395 mi
Last recorded149,395 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 JVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2017 149,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower door seal marked in yellow (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower door seal marked in yellow (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM and perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 142,378 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2016 142,372 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2015 137,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front door handles stiff

Fail 3 Oct 2015 137,013 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front door handles stiff

Fail 22 Sep 2014 127,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 127,652 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 121,202 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 12 Sep 2012 113,941 miles

Air bag light on.

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edge.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 113,941 miles

Air bag light on.

Nearside front tyre worn on edge.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,203 miles

Airbag light on.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 5,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Airbag light on.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,620 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 80,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 72,663 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 72,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 64,777 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre has cracking to sidewalls

Fail 8 Apr 2008 64,777 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre has cracking to sidewalls

Fail 27 Mar 2008 64,329 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre badly perrishedon side walls.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,070 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 51,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,253 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 39,252 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)

Nearside Rear 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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GP51 JVC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 JVC, 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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GP51 JVC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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