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PY52 GSU

2002 Citroen Xantia

Red Diesel 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,115 mi
Last recorded96,115 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xantia79,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 GSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2018 96,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced qurter panel corner behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill inner panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,492 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 94,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,425 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 92,423 miles

Centre Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play suspension leg top, rubber bonding on mounting deteroiated (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play suspension leg, rubber top mount deterioated (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,331 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 80,331 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front flexy brake pipes insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,010 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 69,998 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,902 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 64,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 585,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 51,530 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 51,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,233 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,574 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 33,272 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 33,272 miles

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

How Reliable is the Citroen Xantia?

Based on 477,392 MOT tests across 86,229 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
86,229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,863
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 18,855
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement 15,859
Stop lamp not working 15,639
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,605
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PY52 GSU is a 2002 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,761cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 79,993 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 Xantia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY52 GSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xantia typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Xantia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PY52 GSU is a 2002 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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