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GY52 VAX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,976 mi
Last recorded116,976 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VAX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 116,976 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 116,792 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 107,246 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 107,021 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 97,138 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2016 97,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 86,332 miles

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

engine management light permanently illuminated.

Fail 6 May 2015 86,296 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light permanently illuminated.

Pass 2 May 2014 76,811 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 76,811 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,219 miles

o/s and n/s front suspension arm rear mounting bushes 1st stages of debonding, efficient at test.

Pass 9 May 2012 61,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 61,054 miles

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,250 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,697 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,201 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2008 38,201 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,139 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 32,139 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,805 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 VAX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VAX, 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 VAX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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