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GY52 JEJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,348 mi
Last recorded110,348 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 JEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 110,348 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad slightly worn

oil leaks

Fail 18 Jan 2017 110,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad slightly worn

oil leaks

oil leaks

Pass 13 Jan 2016 101,348 miles

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

both rear tyres minor cracking inner and outer wall

center exhaust mount not supporting exhaust but still secure

covers fitted but engine cover insecure

minor movement in drives seat

not able to see front or rear brakes clearly

parking brake just met requirements 18%

Fail 12 Jan 2016 101,348 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres minor cracking inner and outer wall

center exhaust mount not supporting exhaust but still secure

covers fitted but engine cover insecure

minor movement in drives seat

not able to see front or rear brakes clearly

parking brake just met requirements 18%

Pass 24 Jan 2015 87,818 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet difficult to open

Fail 8 Nov 2013 78,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,754 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,223 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 49,213 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,761 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

nsr tyre worn unevenly

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,278 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,141 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 32,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 26,671 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 JEJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JEJ, 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 JEJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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