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GV51 LWM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,936 mi
Last recorded69,936 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 LWM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 69,936 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 58,903 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed ON LOCK TO LOCK (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING AREA (5.2.6)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 58,896 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Outer TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed ON LOCK TO LOCK (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,260 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,952 miles

o/s/f tyre outer wall deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,057 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 48,557 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,429 miles

front wipers are worn

Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,971 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 37,495 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,163 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 34,163 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 24,500 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2005 24,500 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LWM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

GV51 LWM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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