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CU02 GUE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,135 mi
Last recorded145,135 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 GUE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2015 145,135 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield loose

o/s/r brake back plate damp

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Jun 2014 127,966 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 127,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 114,569 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 114,569 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 102,577 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine management light is on

rear end of sills damaged both sides

Fail 15 May 2012 102,568 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine management light is on

rear end of sills damaged both sides

Pass 23 Mar 2011 94,782 miles

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 84,263 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,719 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 75,719 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,228 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 58,147 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,176 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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CU02 GUE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU02 GUE, 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 GUE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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