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GV52 YOK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,586 mi
Last recorded165,586 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 YOK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 165,586 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 165,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 155,460 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 155,460 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 141,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 May 2014 128,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 111,004 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 99,581 miles

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

coolant below min

oil below min

Pass 27 Jan 2011 84,511 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 84,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 70,300 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 70,300 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 56,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2009 56,528 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2007 41,630 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 41,630 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,417 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 29,417 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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 YOK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 YOK, 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 YOK registered?

GV52 YOK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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