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GY52 JYA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,778 mi
Last recorded115,778 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 JYA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 115,778 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 114,331 miles

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

attention to nearside door mirror unit,front registration plate damaged,nail in nearside rear tyre with damaged to outer sidewall

engine dip stick end missing,slight exhaust leak from manifold area,nearside/offside front suspension coil springs surface corrosion

noise from rear brakes when tested in brake rollers and slight fluctuation nearside/offside front brakes

some seperation/movement in nearside/offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes,most brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2014 114,306 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

atention to offside rear door handle,engine dip stick end missing,slight exhaust leak from manifold area,nearside/offside front suspension coil spring surface corrosion

attention to nearside door mirror unit,front registration plate damaged,nail in nearside rear tyre with damaged to outer sidewall

noise from rear brakes when tested in brake rollers and slight fluctuation nearside/offside front brakes

some seperation/movement in nearside/offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes,most brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2013 109,778 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 109,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 103,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brakes show a brake imbalance very close to limit

dip stick broken

exhaust back box cracking

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake noise when checking for wheel bearing roughness

front number plate damaged

offside front anti roll bar and ball joint rubber gaitors perishing

offside front lower ball joint rubber perishing

offside front wiper blade split clearing ok timi of inspection

offside rear dooor panel and handle damaged

rear number plate light fading and bulb cover missing

side play in brake pedal

slight leaks at exhaust front pipe joint

slight play in front anti roll bar linkage joint

slight play in offside front suspension arm rear mounting bush ( bush perishing ).

Fail 3 Dec 2012 103,657 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dip stick broken

exhaust back box cracking

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake noise when checking for wheel bearing roughness

front number plate damaged

offside front lower ball joint rubber perishing

offside front wiper blade split clearing ok timi of inspection

offside rear dooor panel and handle damaged

rear number plate light fading and bulb cover missing

side play in brake pedal

slight leaks at exhaust front pipe joint

slight play in front anti roll bar linkage joint

slight play in offside front suspension arm rear mounting bush ( bush perishing ).

Pass 7 Dec 2011 98,317 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/pitted/corroded

Front coil springs corroded

Front registration plate damaged

M.O.T Pre checks engine oil level not checked due to broken dip stick

Most brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (not cut as deep as centre treaded area)

offside front wiper blade split at end

offside rear door wont open from outside

Fail 7 Dec 2011 98,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front brake discs worn/pitted/corroded

Front coil springs corroded

Front registration plate damaged

M.O.T Pre checks engine oil level not checked due to broken dip stick

Most brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (not cut as deep as centre treaded area)

offside front wiper blade split at end

offside rear door wont open from outside

Pass 6 Dec 2010 95,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil dip stick end missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipe and offside rear brake pipe from load valve surface corrosion

Nearside front tyre worn on edges (Not cut as deep as centre treaded area)

Power steering rack damp with fluid

Fail 6 Dec 2010 95,919 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipe and offside rear brake pipe from load valve surface corrosion

Nearside front tyre worn on edges (Not cut as deep as centre treaded area)

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

Power steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 3 Dec 2009 92,590 miles

brake pipes showing corrosion noise from rear brakes rear brakes show a brake imbalance

front number plate damaged exhaust heavily corroded minor leaks corrosion front brake discs front wishbone rear mounting bushes perishing show slight play

slight play in offside front anti roll linkage joint steering rack dampness offside front lower ball joint gaitor split

Fail 2 Dec 2009 92,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

brake pipes showing corrosion noise from rear brakes rear brakes show a brake imbalance

front number plate damaged exhaust heavily corroded minor leaks corrosion front brake discs front wishbone rear mounting bushes perishing show slight play

slight play in offside front anti roll linkage joint steering rack dampness offside front lower ball joint gaitor split

Fail 17 Dec 2008 83,736 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 83,736 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 69,520 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 69,520 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 55,309 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 40,443 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 JYA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JYA, 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 JYA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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