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CU02 GUX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,212 mi
Last recorded141,212 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 GUX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 141,212 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 127,065 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 127,063 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 117,765 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 102,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 87,183 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 75,789 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,360 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 GUX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GUX, 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 CU02 GUX registered?

CU02 GUX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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The MOT history for CU02 GUX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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