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EA02 GFG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,088 mi
Last recorded174,088 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 GFG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 174,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 164,883 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 164,883 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 156,195 miles

both rear metal brake pipes starting to deteriorate

slight wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 20 May 2017 156,195 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear metal brake pipes starting to deteriorate

slight wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 19 May 2016 147,341 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 147,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working replaced 501 capless bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2015 138,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake flexi hoses slight cracking

Fail 2 May 2015 138,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake flexi hoses slight cracking

Pass 15 May 2014 131,974 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 131,962 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 125,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor blow noted on rear silencer

Fail 17 Apr 2012 118,550 miles

engine oil level on lower limit

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

dash bulbs blown

play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint

service light on

top engine cover fixings broken

Pass 17 Apr 2012 118,550 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

dash bulbs blown

engine oil level on lower limit

play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint

service light on

top engine cover fixings broken

Pass 12 Apr 2011 110,259 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 99,522 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 99,522 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 88,604 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 75,050 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,188 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 59,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 47,318 miles

n/s/r wheel rim buckled on inner rim

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 GFG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA02 GFG, 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 GFG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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