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GU52 ELW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,169 mi
Last recorded112,169 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 ELW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 112,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s front and n/s rear indicators slightly pale

o/s and n/s outer sills developing corrosion/weak in places

rear view mirror missing

some movement/wear in drivers seat mechanism/runners

Fail 1 Sep 2016 112,169 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre/rear pipes at clamps insecure and rear mounting bracket on axle corroded/insecure (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both showing blue light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated worn/noisy (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear pipes at clamps (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s front and n/s rear indicators slightly pale

o/s and n/s outer sills developing corrosion/weak in places

Pass 13 Aug 2015 104,028 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both front tyres tread slight seperation/cracking

n/s front tyre worn/bald on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 102,287 miles

1 main brake pipe, o/s rear brake pipe and n/s front brake pipe developing corrosion

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded in places

front brake discs corroded on edges

o/s and n/s outer sills developing corrosion/weak in places

o/s repeater, n/s front and rear indicators slightly pale

Pass 15 Aug 2013 100,292 miles

exhaust deteriorating/corroded in places

n/s front brake pipe lightly corroded

n/s headlight slightly insecure

outer sills developing corrosion/weak in places

Pass 14 Aug 2012 98,019 miles

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

main brake pipe developing corrosion in places

n/s c.v. gaiter slightly insecure/clip corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 95,245 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

main brake pipes developing corrosion in places

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear brake balance slightly uneven

Pass 11 Aug 2010 92,008 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 92,008 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 89,016 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 86,026 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 82,621 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 72,765 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 62,016 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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GU52 ELW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU52 ELW, 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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GU52 ELW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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