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GY52 XBZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,396 mi
Last recorded111,396 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 111,396 miles

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear suspension stiff

Pass 4 Jun 2015 105,851 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 100,086 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 93,692 miles

o/side of vehicle has accident damage

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,396 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 76,047 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,133 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 62,133 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 48,664 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,106 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 47,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,374 miles

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

brake pedal rubber split

o/s rear brakes weaker

o/s wiper could be better

Fail 22 Oct 2007 42,369 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber split

o/s rear brakes weaker

Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,941 miles

headlamps give slightly unclear beams

slight imbalance of front brakes

Fail 19 Oct 2006 35,941 miles

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

headlamps give slightly unclear beams

slight imbalance of front brakes

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 XBZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

GY52 XBZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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The MOT history for GY52 XBZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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