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GY52 VCZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,068 mi
Last recorded99,068 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 99,068 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill(s (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2017 99,062 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill(s (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2017 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed and damaged (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside outer sill corroded / holed at front

Oil leak ()

brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,116 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Severe corrosion to nearside outer sill area.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 86,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 86,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,776 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre is showing signs of age

Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,290 miles

offside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,443 miles

offside rear brake is binding slightly

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,836 miles

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

both front tyre getting low

damage to n/s outer sill

damage to o/s front and o/s rear tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,013 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,257 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 57,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,210 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,480 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 33,422 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 33,422 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 26,485 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 VCZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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