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GV51 OUK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,048 mi
Last recorded150,048 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 OUK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 150,048 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 134,387 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 134,387 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 121,659 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 113,815 miles

Check-straps require attention

Chips in windscreen

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight fluffing and fraying to offside front and offside rear seat belts

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various minor oil leaks

Wet Test

Fail 31 Jan 2013 113,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Chips in screen

Offside rear check-strap requirers attention

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight fluffing and fraying to offside front and offside rear seat belts

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various minor oil leaks

Wet Test

Fail 30 Jan 2013 113,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Chips in screen

Noisy operation of rear brakes

Offside rear check-strap requirers attention

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight fluffing and fraying to offside front and offside rear seat belts

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various minor oil leaks

Wet Test

Pass 1 Feb 2012 104,607 miles

Check straps require attention

Distortion to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Exhaust corroded in parts

Offside rear tyre deteriorating/perishing

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight damage to offside front seat belt webbing

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to offside rear tyre tread

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various oil leaks

Fail 1 Feb 2012 104,607 miles

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

Check straps require attention

Distortion to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Exhaust corroded in parts

Exhaust shielding to rear silencer requires attention

Nearside rear tyre low tread

Noisy operation of rear brakes

Offside rear tyre deteriorating/perishing

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight damage to offside front seat belt webbing

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to offside rear tyre tread

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various oil leaks

Pass 2 Feb 2011 94,802 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 85,440 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 85,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 76,420 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 1 Feb 2008 66,914 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 66,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,994 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fronts tyres damaged onouter walls

intermeadiate pipe corroded. silencer corroded through outer skin

rear tyres craccking on outer walls

Pass 9 Feb 2006 47,850 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 OUK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OUK, 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 OUK registered?

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

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