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GV51 GXZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,821 mi
Last recorded139,821 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 GXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 139,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear both rear tyres old/perished

Pass 7 Apr 2017 137,872 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 137,872 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 126,821 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,843 miles

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

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

Items removed from rear of vehicle to enable examination of rear seats and seat belts

O/S side repeater lense missing

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 105,843 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Items removed from rear of vehicle to enable examination of rear seats and seat belts

O/S side repeater lense missing

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 93,054 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 93,054 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 88,045 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2011 82,494 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,710 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 77,710 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,367 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

damage and repair to n/s/r lamp

damage to o/s/r outer sill

unable to fully check hydraulics due to wet conditions

Fail 25 Oct 2008 60,381 miles

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

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

damage on both sills

dampness around steering rack

deep cut in n/s/f tyre & kerb damage to outer sidewall

front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

front tyres worn on edges

high rear brake application indifference - requires attention soon

large stonechip in windscreen zone b

light surface corrosion on exhaust

movement in o/s/f lower balljoint

n/s/r light cluster taped

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear shock absorber bushes age cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2008 60,381 miles

damage on both sills

dampness around steering rack

deep cut in n/s/f tyre & kerb damage to outer sidewall

front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

front tyres worn on edges

high rear brake application indifference - requires attention soon

large stonechip in windscreen zone b

light surface corrosion on exhaust

movement in o/s/f lower balljoint

n/s/r light cluster taped

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear shock absorber bushes age cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2007 53,446 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both headlamp aims on lower limit

Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,689 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 31,626 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 31,626 miles

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

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

rear wiperblade split

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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GV51 GXZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV51 GXZ, 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 GV51 GXZ registered?

GV51 GXZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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