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GX52 ENT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

91,843 mi
Last recorded91,843 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 ENT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 91,843 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear exhaust silencer and pipe corroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 91,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear exhaust silencer and pipe corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,739 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,893 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall is perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 86,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 86,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,684 miles

gear oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 81,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

digital speedometer not working

gear oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 78,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers could be better

Fail 15 Jul 2013 78,669 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers could be better

Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,357 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 75,357 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,727 miles

advise front discs liped

Fail 29 Jul 2011 71,727 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise front discs liped

Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,178 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear light unit loose but secure

power steering pipes damp

Fail 3 Aug 2010 66,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear light unit loose but secure

power steering pipes damp

Pass 4 Aug 2009 75,036 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,575 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2008 45,570 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 34,591 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall,advise replacement

Fail 10 Aug 2007 34,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall,advise replacement

Fail 11 Aug 2006 26,797 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise both rear tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,797 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres have sidewall damage

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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GX52 ENT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GX52 ENT, 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 GX52 ENT registered?

GX52 ENT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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