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GV52 YOM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,578 mi
Last recorded102,578 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 YOM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 102,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front middle box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear box joint corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre, outer edge wearing bold

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, heavily worn bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 96,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 89,591 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 89,591 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 85,381 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 81,324 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 77,672 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 77,645 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,744 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,230 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 69,230 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,792 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,177 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,114 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,467 miles

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

nearside front wiper split from ends

offside front wiper split from ends

Pass 9 Nov 2010 41,734 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,633 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre perishing in tread area,nail in inner wall of tyre leaving tyre deflated.(unrepairable puncture.)

o/s rear tyre has small cuts around inner surface,no ply/cords showing at time of test.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,993 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 28,312 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,996 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 18,915 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 YOM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YOM, 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 YOM registered?

GV52 YOM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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