CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY52 VVJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,159 mi
Last recorded56,159 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 56,159 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 55,999 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 55,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 9 Oct 2017 54,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 28 Oct 2016 53,742 miles

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

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

nearside front outer sill corroded but not in a perscribed area

Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,983 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 51,983 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 50,788 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 48,738 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,117 miles

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

offside front tyre has small splits in the tread but not to the cords.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 44,594 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 42,266 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 42,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre is showing signs of age

Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,745 miles

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

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

alternator belt starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres starting to wear low and deteriorate on outer sidewalls

nearside rear brake squeals whe foot and handbrake is applied

slight rattle heard from gearbox

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,993 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating on outer sidewalls

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 25,720 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 25,720 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 20,485 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 20,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY52 VVJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY52 VVJ?

You can check the full history of GY52 VVJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY52 VVJ registered?

GY52 VVJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is GY52 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY52 VVJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY52 VVJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY52 VVJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.