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GV51 MFO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,482 mi
Last recorded99,482 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 MFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 99,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front headlamp fixing broken but lamp secure

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 95,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 89,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 84,000 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 84,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 77,023 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 77,012 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system holed (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 69,549 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 61,828 miles

front brake discs corroding

n/s rear tyre inner edge low

Fail 12 Feb 2015 61,828 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroding

n/s rear tyre inner edge low

Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,791 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Feb 2013 45,256 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2012 36,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW ,,,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Fail 31 Jan 2012 36,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW ,,,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Pass 1 Feb 2011 27,178 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,364 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,451 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 23,451 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 18,868 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 18,868 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,044 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 16,044 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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 MFO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFO, 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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GV51 MFO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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