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GV52 KVY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,317 mi
Last recorded121,317 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 KVY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 121,317 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 121,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 112,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

crack in windscreen but not affecting driver view

temporay repair to nearside mirror

Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

baffles loose in rear exhaust silncer

Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre of exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,724 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front brake discs worn and front brake pads worn low

grease around nearside front inner cv gaitor

nearside front tyre close to legal limit and perished advise replacment

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit,perished and has cuts in tread advise replacment

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2012 63,640 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front brake discs worn and front brake pads worn low

grease around nearside front inner cv gaitor

nearside front tyre close to legal limit and perished advise replacment

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit,perished and has cuts in tread advise replacment

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,028 miles

Both rear tyre side walls are perishing

Front discs are pitted

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 51,027 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyre side walls are perishing

Front discs are pitted

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 51,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers

Pass 5 Nov 2009 40,717 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 40,717 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,974 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Rear number plate slightly de-laminated

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 5 Jan 2009

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front wiper blades starting to split

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly de-laminated

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,812 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,142 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 15,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 15,468 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 KVY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KVY, 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 KVY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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