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GD02 BUP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,531 mi
Last recorded128,531 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 BUP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 128,531 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 128,514 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 116,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 May 2015 116,111 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2014 100,700 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 100,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 79,588 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,798 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 72,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,829 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges, suggest steering geometry check.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 66,829 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges, suggest steering geometry check.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,961 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,571 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,372 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,547 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 31,690 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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GD02 BUP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GD02 BUP, 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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GD02 BUP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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