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GU52 EBX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,032 mi
Last recorded186,032 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 EBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 186,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber deteriated

Fail 7 Apr 2011 186,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber deteriated

Pass 28 May 2010 173,737 miles

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

rear brake pads getting thin

Fail 28 May 2010 173,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 137,823 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 137,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside obligatory mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2008 109,159 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 109,159 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2006 74,688 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 74,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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GU52 EBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GU52 EBX, 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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What year was GU52 EBX registered?

GU52 EBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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