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GV51 XXM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,467 mi
Last recorded103,467 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 103,467 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Both rear sills slightly damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,934 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 97,934 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 95,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 93,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 86,711 miles

CORROSION ON INNER FACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,977 miles

corrosion and slight gas leak from rear silencer

corrosion on front brake disc surfaces

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 27 Jan 2017 82,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion and slight gas leak from rear silencer

corrosion on front brake disc surfaces

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,039 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 74,641 miles

corrosion and slight gas leak from rear exhaust silencer

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,524 miles

CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM REAR SILENCER BOX.

SOME SIDE PLAY ON BRAKE PEDAL

WEAR IN O/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK LOWER BALL JOINT.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 66,350 miles

corrosion and slight gas leak from center silencer

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,699 miles

slight unbalance of front brakes.

some corrosion on front brake disc surfaces.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,373 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,134 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,663 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,883 miles

GAS LEAK FROM CENTRE SILENCER

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE.

SOME DAMAGE TO O/S FRONT SEAT BELT WEBBING.

WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,257 miles

slight play in near side front antiroll bar link

slight split and gas leak from centre silencer

Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,182 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 XXM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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