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CU02 GUD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,464 mi
Last recorded74,464 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 GUD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear door outer handles stiff but work ok

Pass 5 Dec 2017 73,056 miles

Rear wiper blade defective

bonnet corroded

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

Offside Rear lens damaged [cracked]

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2016 71,802 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

bonnet and inner frame corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,249 miles

bonnet inner frame corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front offside and nearside tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 17 Sep 2015 70,235 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

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

bonnet inner frame corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front offside and nearside tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,162 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

bonnet inner frame corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorating

offside and nearside front tyres worn low outside edges

Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,223 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)

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear ehaust box corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,346 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,121 miles

Both front Brake Discs wearing thin and rusty.

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 62,072 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front Brake Discs wearing thin and rusty.

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

Pass 18 May 2010 58,892 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 56,253 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 52,040 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 46,955 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,236 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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CU02 GUD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CU02 GUD, 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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CU02 GUD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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