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GP51 OBT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

81,023 mi
Last recorded81,023 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 OBT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,023 miles

Front both sides tyres getting down

Fail 29 Jul 2019 81,011 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both sides tyres getting down

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,647 miles

Offside Rear light lens damsged

Fail 26 Aug 2017 67,647 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear light lens damsged

Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,713 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

spare tyre 11 yrs old

Fail 16 Jul 2016 66,713 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at switch joint above steering rack (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

spare tyre 11 yrs old

Pass 18 Jul 2015 65,430 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 65,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,027 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 64,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 61,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing

Fail 8 Feb 2014 63,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2013 61,115 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2011 59,492 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,695 miles

O/S/R lamp cluster damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2010 56,695 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

O/S/R lamp cluster damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2009 53,365 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R outer tyre tread on legal limit, advise replacement.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R lamp cluster damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,365 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R outer tyre tread on legal limit, advise replacement.

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R lamp cluster damaged.

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,626 miles

rear tyres perishing and nearside rear close to legal limit

Fail 23 Jul 2008 50,626 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear tyres perishing and nearside rear close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,538 miles

as per vt32 742214407258

Fail 23 Jul 2007 41,538 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn and pads getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,864 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

security of o/s/r light lens

Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,450 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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GP51 OBT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GP51 OBT, 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 OBT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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