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GV52 YPN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,310 mi
Last recorded94,310 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,310 miles

Nearside Rear side wall perished.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 91,877 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 91,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2016 87,679 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 84,483 miles

Exhaust emissions high

Expired tax disc on display

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front tyres perished

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

High level stop lamp not working correctly

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear indicator faded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 84,483 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions high

Expired tax disc on display

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front tyres perished

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

High level stop lamp not working correctly

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear indicator faded

Pass 1 Nov 2014 81,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions high

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Number plates degrading

Slight exhaust blow from the middle section

Fail 31 Oct 2014 81,057 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions high

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Number plates degrading

Slight exhaust blow from the middle section

Pass 24 Oct 2013 76,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust middle section rusted and blowing slightly

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Number plates degrading

Offside front tyre perished

Outer sills damaged

Rear tyres perished and worn low on the tread shoulders

Fail 24 Oct 2013 76,357 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust middle section rusted and blowing slightly

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Number plates degrading

Offside front tyre perished

Outer sills damaged

Rear tyres perished and worn low on the tread shoulders

Pass 7 Nov 2012 71,139 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Nov 2012 71,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Exhaust back box rusted and blowing slightly

Nearside front indicator faded slightly

Nearside repeater faded slightly

Slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,456 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 63,456 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre badly perished (9 years old)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise fuel cleaner treatment, as only just passed emissions

Fail 27 Aug 2010 54,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise fuel cleaner treatment, as only just passed emissions

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,031 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,034 miles

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

Rear Number plate deteriorating.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,903 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,197 miles

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

rear brake imbalance

rear brakes squeel when applied

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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GV52 YPN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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