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GX52 GXR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

102,642 mi
Last recorded102,642 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 GXR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 102,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2012 102,611 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 92,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front drive shaft inner boot insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2011 92,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front drive shaft inner boot insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2010 80,777 miles

airbox smashed,makes it sound as though exhaust blowing

both rear indicator bulbs are starting to show white light

inner surface of front discs are in poor condition (lipped and have areas of surface rust)made efforts ok

lots of fuel around filter housing area,cant see a leak,poss recently had filter change,recommend clean off.

o/s/f inner c.v gaitor is insecure

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

o/s/r tyre worn on edges,sidewall cracking and is poss out of shape slightly,n/s/r wearing towards outer edge

r/silencer is blowing slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2010

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

airbox smashed,makes it sound as though exhaust blowing

both rear indicator bulbs are starting to show white light

inner surface of front discs are in poor condition (lipped and have areas of surface rust)made efforts ok

lots of fuel around filter housing area,cant see a leak,poss recently had filter change,recommend clean off.

mileage not displayed

o/s/f inner c.v gaitor is insecure

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

o/s/r tyre worn on edges,sidewall cracking and is poss out of shape slightly,n/s/r wearing towards outer edge

r/silencer is blowing slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2009 76,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 76,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 68,600 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 68,600 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 68,337 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,282 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 53,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,541 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 39,541 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GX52 GXR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

GX52 GXR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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