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GV51 OTJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,661 mi
Last recorded69,661 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 OTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 69,661 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,510 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 47,349 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,780 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,740 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,104 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 37,006 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 34,272 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 34,272 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 30,497 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,027 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 28,027 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 25,223 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 22,626 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 22,626 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OTJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

GV51 OTJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is GV51 OTJ safe to buy?

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