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GV51 MKN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,025 mi
Last recorded96,025 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 96,025 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 89,204 miles

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT NOISE.

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 31 Jan 2015 89,204 miles

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT NOISE.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 82,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,996 miles

Nearside rear brake effort slightly low

Fail 4 Feb 2013 75,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake effort slightly low

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 24 Jun 2011 73,455 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Jun 2011 73,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2010 70,493 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 70,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,512 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2009 67,493 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2008 64,503 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 64,503 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,561 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 56,964 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 MKN 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 62.5%.

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 MKN, 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 MKN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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