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GY52 YWP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,025 mi
Last recorded154,025 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 YWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 154,025 miles

Front sections of nearside and offside outer sill corroded to the limits

Tailgate difficult to shut so that it latches

Fail 2 Nov 2012 154,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front sections of nearside and offside outer sill corroded to the limits

Tailgate difficult to shut so that it latches

Pass 2 Nov 2011 145,413 miles

Engine noisey. Suspect its from the lower pulley.

Front number plate is deteriorating.

Nearside front fog lamp is damaged.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread Approx 2.5mm

Fail 2 Nov 2011 145,413 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine noisey. Suspect its from the lower pulley.

Front number plate is deteriorating.

Nearside front fog lamp is damaged.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread Approx 2.5mm

Pass 27 Oct 2010 130,369 miles

Offside front and rear tyres wearing smooth on secondary tread groove bands.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 130,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front tyres worn low on secondary tread groove bands,. ( Smooth in places. )

Pass 28 Oct 2009 116,475 miles

Front brake pads worn very close to the limits.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 100,190 miles

Both rear indicators faded tp the limits

Offside front tyre worn to legal limits in places.

Offside rear tyre worn to wear limit bars

Fail 28 Oct 2008 100,182 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear indicators faded to the limit.

off side front tyre worn to the legal limit in places on egde of tread .

off side rear tyre worn to wear indicator bars.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 78,772 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 78,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,770 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 24 Oct 2006 60,770 miles

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

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 31 Oct 2005 45,896 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 YWP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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