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GY52 FON

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,077 mi
Last recorded107,077 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 FON
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 107,077 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 107,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 97,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arms, rear bushes worn

Pass 2 Sep 2014 97,161 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arms, rear bushes worn

Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,319 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,679 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has cracks to tread and uneven tread ware

Fail 3 Sep 2011 82,851 miles

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

Nearside sill panel damaged

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2011 82,851 miles

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

Nearside sill panel damaged

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,510 miles

cut in tread / tyre perrished on n/s rear

Pass 5 Sep 2009 76,483 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,280 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 66,280 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 57,852 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 57,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

front arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,899 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 47,899 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 34,734 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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GY52 FON is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GY52 FON, 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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GY52 FON is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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