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GY52 YYM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,834 mi
Last recorded114,834 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 YYM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 114,834 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 114,832 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury c (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 113,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner steering joint has slight play

Fail 8 Oct 2019 113,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner steering joint has slight play

Fail 2 Oct 2019 113,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2018 111,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 111,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 109,703 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 109,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also bracket broken (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' dirty (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 107,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 107,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 104,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 104,137 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 99,930 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 99,930 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 94,828 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust croded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 91,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 89,276 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 86,729 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 80,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 80,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 70,982 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system temporary strapped up

Fail 9 Dec 2008 70,982 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system temporary strapped up

Pass 7 Dec 2007 61,014 miles

rear tyres showing slight wear

slight weathering on brake pipes

vehicle poss due service

Pass 6 Dec 2006 52,182 miles

both rear tyres and spare tyre is worn to 1'6mm

exhaust is weak peeling rear silencer

nsr door mirror is broken

service light and air bag light on

Pass 1 Dec 2005 42,285 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YYM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YYM, 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 YYM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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