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GV52 FJC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

59,084 mi
Last recorded59,084 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 FJC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,084 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 59,084 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,380 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 56,380 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,285 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 53,285 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,828 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,775 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 45,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,692 miles

body damage on n/s/f wing and bumper

body damage on o/s/f door and sill

both front outer brake pads very low unable to see front inner pad thickness recommend new

Fail 30 Jun 2011 41,692 miles

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

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

body damage on n/s/f wing and bumper

body damage on o/s/f door and sill

both front outer brake pads very low unable to see front inner pad thickness recommend new

both front tyres worn away/bald on edges recommend new

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured when operated

Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,802 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/f tyre on edges of tyre

various body damage o/s/f door and o/s/f outer sill /both front and rear bumpers

Fail 28 Jun 2010 36,802 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads wearing low

front pipe silencer blowing around silencer flange new recommended

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/f tyre on edges of tyre

rear silencer damaged recommend new

various body damage o/s/f door and o/s/f outer sill /both front and rear bumpers

Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,429 miles

damage on o/s rear spoiler

damage on o/s/f door and outer sill

rear silencer corroding and securing bracket crack/corroded

unable to see front brake pad thickness

Fail 11 Jun 2009 33,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

damage on o/s rear spoiler

damage on o/s/f door and outer sill

n/s/r tyre tread severly cracking/perished also has nail close to edge of tyre strongly recommend new tyre

rear silencer corroding and securing bracket crack/corroded

unable to see front brake pad thickness

Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,322 miles

damage on o/s/f door and o/s/f sill

rear wiper blade required

Fail 18 Jan 2008 30,322 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage on o/s/f door and o/s/f sill

rear wiper blade required

Pass 10 Jan 2007 26,616 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 21,583 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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GV52 FJC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 FJC, 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 GV52 FJC registered?

GV52 FJC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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