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G2 CSP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

102,974 mi
Last recorded102,974 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 CSP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 102,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 102,974 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 98,073 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 98,073 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 93,768 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe under body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 93,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe under body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 89,261 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 89,034 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 85,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,136 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 83,136 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 78,882 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 78,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 73,652 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,516 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 68,472 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking on shoulder

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 58,884 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 52,821 miles

air bag light on but passanger air bag turned off

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 52,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light on but passanger air bag turned off

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,423 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cracks

Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,305 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,078 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 32,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,250 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,181 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 27,778 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 27,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 24,776 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 24,776 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 21,379 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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G2 CSP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 G2 CSP, 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 G2 CSP registered?

G2 CSP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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