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DU02 GCO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,766 mi
Last recorded134,766 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 134,766 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2020 134,580 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 118,324 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2019 116,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv joint worn badly

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 100,103 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 100,095 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 95,605 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link brake pipe between junction and flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

manufacturers covers fitted.

Fail 6 Mar 2017 95,604 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box. (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror. ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link brake pipe between junction and flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

manufacturers covers fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,552 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 86,552 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,206 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 78,206 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,346 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Mar 2014 68,205 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,547 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 62,544 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,838 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,641 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,849 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,308 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,443 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,771 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,093 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,849 miles

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

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 GCO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DU02 GCO, 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 GCO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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