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GV51 OTY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,101 mi
Last recorded97,101 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 OTY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 97,101 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 97,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 90,876 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 90,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 83,632 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 83,632 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,975 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 61,956 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,158 miles

both n/s tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,523 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,191 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2005 39,183 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 OTY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OTY, 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 OTY registered?

GV51 OTY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is GV51 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 OTY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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