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GV51 YJJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,322 mi
Last recorded135,322 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 YJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 135,322 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 127,210 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 127,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 121,121 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

advise front discs worn

advise front pads worn

advise n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 2 Jun 2011 108,792 miles

advise both front tyres worn on outside

advise oil leak at gear box

Pass 29 May 2010 101,556 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 84,381 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 72,497 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 55,898 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 37,486 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 YJJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ registered?

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

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