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GX52 GVM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,863 mi
Last recorded126,863 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 GVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 126,863 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 2 Nov 2016 126,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

clutch needed soon

rear centre seat belt slight fluffing of webbing

Pass 6 Oct 2015 120,988 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 113,352 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 105,177 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s door mirror damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Oct 2013 105,177 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s door mirror damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Oct 2012 93,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 93,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,585 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 80,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,341 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 61,462 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 61,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,544 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 52,498 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,858 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,206 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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GX52 GVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 GX52 GVM, 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 GVM registered?

GX52 GVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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