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DU02 GBZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,547 mi
Last recorded135,547 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 GBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 135,547 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 130,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint PLAY IN SWIVEL JOINT (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK AT LOOSE JOINT (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint PLAY IN SWIVEL JOINT (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 130,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint PLAY IN SWIVEL JOINT (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK AT LOOSE JOINT (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint PLAY IN SWIVEL JOINT (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 122,794 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 112,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 102,395 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,126 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 85,123 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 78,758 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,663 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 70,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box clamp corroeded

Pass 11 Mar 2009 63,243 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 63,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,355 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 46,607 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 46,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,156 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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DU02 GBZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU02 GBZ, 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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DU02 GBZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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