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GV51 LUL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,610 mi
Last recorded67,610 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 LUL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,610 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 67,610 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 65,527 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 62,713 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,217 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,543 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 54,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,480 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 50,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,787 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 41,521 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,521 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,695 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,632 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 31,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,800 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 20,333 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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GV51 LUL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV51 LUL, 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 LUL registered?

GV51 LUL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is GV51 LUL safe to buy?

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