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GV51 WCU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,062 mi
Last recorded77,062 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 WCU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 77,062 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NS/OS (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,210 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 76,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,096 miles

Both front tyres perishing in tread area

Both rear tyres perished/splitting in tread area

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Tyre feathering on outer shoulder

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

Rear wiper blade has no blade

Fail 31 Jul 2013 73,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

1/2 the lamps illuminating dash pannel not working

Aux belt cracked and perrished

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread and is worn on edges and starting to go out of shape. replace

Rear wiper blade split

Timing belt due for replacement?

clutch pedal rubber missing, pedal is textured though

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 56,158 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal rubber anti slip missing

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,110 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,352 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leal

Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,307 miles

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

n/s rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,590 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 25,678 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 25,678 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 WCU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black 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 WCU, 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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GV51 WCU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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