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GV51 UFE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,202 mi
Last recorded140,202 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UFE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 140,202 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 126,571 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 119,241 miles

both front lower suspesion arms inner p bushes deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2014 119,241 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

both front lower suspesion arms inner p bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 109,017 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 109,017 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 94,199 miles

both front inner track control arms inner bushes deteriorated

corrosion offside outer sill

Fail 2 Oct 2012 94,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front inner track control arms inner bushes deteriorated

corrosion offside outer sill

Pass 12 Sep 2011 80,620 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 69,163 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,163 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 61,914 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,726 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 50,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 43,350 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 40,074 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 UFE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

GV51 UFE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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