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GV51 NMY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,399 mi
Last recorded127,399 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 NMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 127,399 miles

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

nearside sill damage

Fail 3 Sep 2016 127,399 miles

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

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

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

nearside sill damage

Pass 8 Sep 2015

Oil leak

nearside sill damage

nearside sill damage

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2015

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside sill damage

Pass 6 Sep 2014

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust deteriorating

nearside bodysill damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2013 106,318 miles

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

nearside bodysill damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2013 106,318 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

nearside bodysill damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2012 100,337 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 94,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake disc scored and pitted.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 94,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake disc scored and pitted.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brakes requir attention.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,112 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,378 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 77,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side rear tyre has a cut in the side wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 71,308 miles

Engine belly pan fitted.

Engine oil leak o/s.

Front brake disc`s heavily worn & lipped.

Rubber missing from rear windscreen wiper blade.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 59,813 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 59,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 47,441 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 NMY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NMY, 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 NMY registered?

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

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