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CU02 GWA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,629 mi
Last recorded173,629 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 GWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 173,629 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 165,227 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 165,043 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under floor (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted outer /inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 161,138 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 157,381 miles

2x centre main brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 9 Sep 2015 157,381 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

centre main x 2 brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2014 147,747 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 5 Sep 2014 147,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 4 Sep 2013 136,619 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre perished (no cords showing)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 125,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 125,273 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 113,471 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 100,999 miles

both front bottom ball joints have play

Fail 14 Sep 2010 100,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front bottom ball joints have play

Pass 17 Sep 2009 87,636 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 74,393 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres are on legal limit.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 74,393 miles

both front tyres are on legal limit.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 62,748 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,889 miles

front tyres 2.5mm

large undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2005 39,978 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 GWA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GWA, 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 GWA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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