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GU52 EMV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,589 mi
Last recorded131,589 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 EMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2017 131,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 129,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 125,885 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 122,326 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 118,215 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 106,070 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 106,070 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 95,685 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 85,140 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,696 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 76,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,996 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 58,327 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 51,223 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 EMV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

GU52 EMV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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The MOT history for GU52 EMV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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