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GY52 XHS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

206,044 mi
Last recorded206,044 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 206,044 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 188,830 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 169,161 miles

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

both side front outer sill panel excessive corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2015 155,135 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 155,135 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 155,064 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiperblades split

Pass 2 Sep 2014 141,721 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 138,780 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 101,245 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 123,609 miles

advise resecuring of spare wheel carrier...

advise service , only just passed emissions test....

front inner brake pads appear low , outers not visable , advise brake inspection....

wipers smear , advise replacement blades.....

Pass 12 Apr 2010 107,204 miles

front anti roll bar links worn

nearside rear tyre wearing low and cut in tread

Fail 10 Apr 2010 107,129 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front anti roll bar links worn

nearside rear tyre wearing low and cut in tread

Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,746 miles

child seats fitted to rear

engine undertray fittied

oil leaks

Fail 14 Apr 2009 92,745 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seats fitted to rear

engine undertray fittied

oil leaks

Pass 6 May 2008 79,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 79,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 79,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 69,751 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 55,968 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 XHS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

GY52 XHS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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