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ET02 GDF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

112,154 mi
Last recorded112,154 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 GDF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2021 112,154 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both wing mirrors held on with tape

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drivers seat has movement

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 110,709 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door mirror taped on

osf seat has movement

Fail 29 Jul 2020 110,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door mirror taped on

osf seat has movement

Pass 17 Jul 2019 109,059 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

osf door mirror tape on

osf seat has movement

Fail 17 Jul 2019 109,059 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

osf door mirror tape on

osf seat has movement

Pass 31 Jul 2018 107,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

os door mirror taped up

osf seat has movement

Fail 31 Jul 2018 107,386 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

os door mirror taped up

osf seat has movement

Pass 18 Jul 2017 105,786 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre wall cracking

osf seat has movement

osf wing mirror has been taped from moving

Fail 18 Jul 2017 105,786 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr tyre wall cracking

osf seat has movement

osf wing mirror has been taped from moving

Pass 8 Jul 2016 103,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside door mirror secured with tape

play in drivers seat pivots causing seat to rock

Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,040 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 92,314 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 92,310 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,089 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,274 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,870 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 78,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,974 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 72,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 65,515 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 65,515 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,010 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 55,010 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 47,715 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,817 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 39,817 miles

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

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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ET02 GDF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ET02 GDF, 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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What year was ET02 GDF registered?

ET02 GDF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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The MOT history for ET02 GDF shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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