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GV52 WFH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,112 mi
Last recorded163,112 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 WFH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2016 163,112 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front inner rack joint has slight play

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

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

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre heavily perished / cracking

steering rack has misting of oil

Pass 20 Jan 2015 154,788 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN / CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jan 2014 147,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jan 2013 142,748 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 142,748 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 137,014 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 131,497 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2010 126,697 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 122,743 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 122,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

unable to test headlamp aim nearside as dipped beam not working

Pass 18 Jan 2008 117,985 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 92,918 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate discoloured

Fail 5 Dec 2005 65,697 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 65,697 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 WFH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFH, 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 WFH registered?

GV52 WFH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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