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GV51 XWT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,715 mi
Last recorded116,715 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 XWT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 116,715 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 116,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 108,822 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 108,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 95,638 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 89,681 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 89,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,444 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,722 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 69,105 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 61,239 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 54,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 51,705 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 XWT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

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

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