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G5 XDS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

164,869 mi
Last recorded164,869 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 XDS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2021 164,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired welding not seal welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear o/s/r brake effort very low

Fail 9 Dec 2020 164,867 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position catch bolts missing/loose (6.2.1 (e))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near axle/subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust box rubber 100% split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 159,265 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 152,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Rack joint slight play.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Welded repairs carried out and undersesled.

Fail 10 Dec 2018 152,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Rack joint slight play.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Welded repairs carried out and undersesled.

Pass 21 Dec 2017 147,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear of offside inner sill has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2017 147,708 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished

rear of offside inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2016 139,067 miles

Nearside Front steering arm small amount of play

o/s outer sill starting to rust

Fail 16 Dec 2016 139,067 miles

Nearside Front steering arm small amount of play

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s outer sill starting to rust

Pass 21 Dec 2015 134,643 miles

both rear bump stops perished

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front tyres perished

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 23 Jul 2013 134,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front steering arm inner ball joints have slight play

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on edges to legal limit + starting to perish

offside front wiper smearing windscreen slightly

offside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked

rear bump stops deteriorated

various small chips in windscreen

wipers require adjustment

Fail 25 Jun 2013 134,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre perished

play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 2 Feb 2012 129,582 miles

exhaust very rusty/blowing=play in ns steering rack

Fail 7 Feb 2011 119,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust blow at centre=osf tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Feb 2011 119,061 miles

exhaust blow at centre=osf tyre wearing low

Pass 6 May 2009 98,652 miles

osf tyre wearing very low/splitting

Pass 2 May 2008 98,633 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 98,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 93,476 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 78,407 miles

front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear

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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G5 XDS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 G5 XDS, 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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G5 XDS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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