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GY52 JFO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,023 mi
Last recorded118,023 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 JFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 118,023 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2020 118,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2019 110,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 107,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 103,271 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion hole in sill but not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Body has slight corrosion hole in sill but not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 2 May 2017 103,261 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front wipers split but clears screen effectively

Nearside Body has slight corrosion hole in sill but not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Body has slight corrosion hole in sill but not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 98,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,185 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 88,951 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,392 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 83,499 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,118 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 68,118 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,739 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 46,058 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 46,058 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,963 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,606 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 22,700 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 JFO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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