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GX52 GXD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,569 mi
Last recorded194,569 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 GXD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 194,569 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 194,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 175,697 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 175,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% 40% not working (1.2.1c)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 175,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 168,566 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 168,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 158,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 158,254 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 147,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 134,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 123,691 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 112,051 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 112,050 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 100,383 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 89,121 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 76,548 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 65,396 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 GXD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXD, 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 GXD registered?

GX52 GXD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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