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GY52 VCN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,265 mi
Last recorded53,265 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 53,265 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 53,191 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 53,141 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 52,519 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 51,267 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 50,300 miles

Rear exhaust cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2017 49,229 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 48,310 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 46,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 46,810 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,360 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,212 miles

nearside rear tyre depth getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,921 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,918 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2011 41,220 miles

corrosion on middle exhaust silencer joints

Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,637 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 39,637 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,260 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear silencer

Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,039 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,607 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,862 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 VCN 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 85.7%.

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 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 VCN, 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 VCN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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