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GY52 VCM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,628 mi
Last recorded141,628 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VCM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 141,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2011 129,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 113,933 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 98,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 85,699 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 71,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 71,988 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 57,182 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 VCM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VCM, 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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What year was GY52 VCM registered?

GY52 VCM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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