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GV52 PXP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,775 mi
Last recorded118,775 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 PXP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2018 118,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Front brake discs badly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 110,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs very worn on inner edges strongly advise changing (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 110,774 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs very worn on inner edges strongly advise changing (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 103,445 miles

Both front tyres worn on both edges marginal pass

PLay in o/s track rod end

Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,457 miles

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

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

corrosion exhaust

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 91,454 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

corrosion exhaust

nearside front tyre worn close to limit/worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn close to limit/bold inner edge

offside rear tyre worn/perrished

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 81,736 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 81,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 81,717 miles

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

both front tyres worn low inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Dec 2012 73,419 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 62,205 miles

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

the front brake discs are worn but not seriously weakend

Fail 7 Dec 2011 62,202 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

the front brake discs are worn but not seriously weakend

Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,218 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear brakes squealing on roller brake test. Recommend full brake check.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,999 miles

185 65 5 h

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 scratched

Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Dec 2008 41,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Nov 2007 36,179 miles

rear silencer leaking near limit

Fail 29 Nov 2007 36,179 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer leaking near limit

Fail 28 Nov 2006 30,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,828 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 25,272 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 PXP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PXP, 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 PXP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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