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EA02 GDY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 GDY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2022

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and osf corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 222,514 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 222,012 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 219,992 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 213,275 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 203,254 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 203,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 192,777 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion side sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion side sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 192,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion side sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion side sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 183,192 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 183,189 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 167,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 153,720 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 142,597 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 123,782 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 106,087 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 86,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 67,855 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 57,179 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,575 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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EA02 GDY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA02 GDY, 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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EA02 GDY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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