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GV52 FGM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,594 mi
Last recorded136,594 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 FGM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 136,594 miles

Both front tyres worn

Both rear brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2017 136,590 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn

Both rear brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre has deep split in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn

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

Pass 23 May 2016 133,521 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 133,521 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 130,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated inner sidewall

Fail 28 May 2015 130,453 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated inner sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2014 121,744 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust deteriorated

Front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre heavily worn inner edge

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 121,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust deteriorated

Front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and damaged outer side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre heavily worn inner edge

Servo weak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 111,619 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 111,619 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 90,290 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit/worn on outer edge

slight play in nearside and offside front ball joints

Fail 15 Sep 2011 90,290 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit/worn on outer edge

slight play in nearside and offside front ball joints

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,321 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit/bald on outer edge

slight movement/lift in offside front lower ball joint

small split/slight leak centre exhaust silencer

Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,264 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight movement in offside front bottom ball joint early replacement advised

Pass 10 Jun 2008 68,433 miles

windscreen damage in zone A on limit (10mm)

Fail 31 May 2008 68,148 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

windscreen damage in zone A on limit (10mm)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 109,723 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 85,910 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 64,938 miles

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt properly childseat fitted

wipers smear on screen

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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GV52 FGM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV52 FGM, 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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GV52 FGM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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