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GY52 YWV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,885 mi
Last recorded121,885 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 YWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 121,885 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 121,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 117,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 117,938 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 113,052 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 109,002 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 109,002 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 108,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,960 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 99,960 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,249 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 83,249 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,058 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 59,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 59,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 50,812 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 42,409 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 YWV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YWV, 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 YWV registered?

GY52 YWV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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