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GY52 JXX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

134,232 mi
Last recorded134,232 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 JXX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 134,232 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 130,841 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 127,956 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 115,079 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 101,217 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 85,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and near side worn and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 63,391 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,958 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 53,958 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,558 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,896 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,007 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 50,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,901 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,305 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,813 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,632 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,373 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,933 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 30,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 JXX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JXX, 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 JXX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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