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GV52 FHX

2002 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,931 mi
Last recorded193,931 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 FHX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 193,931 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 179,239 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 164,268 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 154,034 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 150,877 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 150,875 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 148,502 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 148,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 133,301 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 133,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 133,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the inner wall of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Front slight oil leak.

Central Front vechle came close to overheating dure in emmisions test.

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened slight free play with weight of vehicle. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened slight free play with weight of vehicle. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 125,276 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 125,159 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 110,324 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

different size tyre fitted from front to rear axles.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 110,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

different size tyre fitted from front to rear axles.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

spare wheel tyre flat

Fail 1 Mar 2016 91,215 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

spare wheel tyre flat

Pass 18 Feb 2015 81,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 81,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

adv on near side front tyre on 1.m on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 68,869 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,823 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,004 miles

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

adv on o/s/r tyre on 2.m

adv on rear exhaust, ratteles

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,304 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,764 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 22,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 22,677 miles

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

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

front brake pads and disc close to wear limits

Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

the rear number plate is in poor condishion

Pass 24 Nov 2005 17,032 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (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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GV52 FHX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV52 FHX, 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 FHX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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