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GV51 LVU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,496 mi
Last recorded108,496 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 108,496 miles

rear tyres worn low

reg plates poor

screen

slight exhaust blow at backbox joint

Pass 24 Nov 2016 104,000 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 101,481 miles

N/S/F tyre low

child seat

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view

front brake pads low discs worn

general chassis corrosion and repairs

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2015 101,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre low

N/S/R tyre on limit

child seat

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view

general chassis corrosion and repairs

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play N/S/F lower anti roll bar drop link close to exceesive

Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre low

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 89,989 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre low

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear tyre becoming worn on edges

nearside washer jet partially blocked

offside front tyre becoming worn/deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2013 84,227 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre exhaust join has a minor leak of exhaust gases

centre/rear exhaust join badly corroded and clamp corroded to the point its not securing exhaust

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre starting to become worn on edges

offside front tyre worn & deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2012 79,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light illuminated on dash

misting of oil around steering rack

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

rear registration plate becoming deteriorated

slight P.A.S leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,142 miles

airbag light illuminated on dash

misting of oil around steering rack

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

rear registration plate becoming deteriorated

slight P.A.S leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,002 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 74,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2010 69,864 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 69,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,749 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 65,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,584 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)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 60,584 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 50,984 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,855 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 LVU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

GV51 LVU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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