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GY52 WAJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,406 mi
Last recorded77,406 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 WAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

free play in nearside front anti roll bar link

leak from nearside front shock absorber

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear view mirror missing

rear wiper blade bent

tyres all starting to perish & have deep cuts in them

Fail 30 Oct 2012 77,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

free play in nearside front anti roll bar link

leak from nearside front shock absorber

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear view mirror missing

rear wiper blade bent

tyres all starting to perish & have deep cuts in them

Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,246 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 64,246 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

engine undertray damaged

underneath covered in mud

Fail 19 Nov 2010 53,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

engine undertray damaged

underneath covered in mud

Pass 18 Nov 2009 46,035 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2009 46,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine cover loose

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,352 miles

front number plate discoloured

Fail 20 Nov 2008 39,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front number plate discoloured

offside reaar tyre cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,328 miles

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

number plates discolouring

Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WAJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ registered?

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

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