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GY52 VBL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,093 mi
Last recorded75,093 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 May 2014 75,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front wheel alignment check

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2013 69,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door hinge is worn but still functions as intended

Fail 14 May 2013 69,198 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door hinge is worn but still functions as intended

Pass 24 May 2012 61,931 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front wiper is split

rear brakes are noisy, needs checking/adjusting/changing

Fail 4 Jan 2011 52,559 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front wiper is split

rear brakes are noisy, needs checking/adjusting/changing

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

spare tyre cracking badly on the side wall (could blow out if used on car)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 44,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

spare tyre cracking badly on the side wall (could blow out if used on car)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,244 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 26,259 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,355 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 VBL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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