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GD02 FVB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,062 mi
Last recorded122,062 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 FVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 122,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 114,039 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 113,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 105,293 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,257 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 90,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 83,006 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 83,006 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body scratched/dented

clutch noisy

o/s/f tyre on limit

oil leaks

Fail 30 Jan 2010 69,522 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake imbalance is above normal

n/s rear tyre is worn to the 1.6mm limit strongly advise replacement

o/s rear indicator bulb is faded

oil leak from n/s drive shaft oil seal

wiper blades are worn advise replacement

Pass 30 Jan 2010 69,522 miles

front brake imbalance is above normal

n/s rear tyre is worn to the 1.6mm limit strongly advise replacement

o/s rear indicator bulb is faded

oil leak from n/s drive shaft oil seal

wiper blades are worn advise replacement

Pass 31 Jan 2009 55,968 miles

dipstick end is broken

front suspension lower arm bushes are cracked and starting to separate

o/s rear indicator and repeater bulbs are faded

Fail 31 Jan 2009 55,968 miles

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

dipstick end is broken

front suspension lower arm bushes are cracked and starting to separate

o/s rear indicator and repeater bulbs are faded

Pass 26 Jan 2008 44,342 miles

o/s front tyre is worn to 3mm

rear indicator bulbs are badly faded advise replacement

Pass 27 Jan 2007 34,535 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 26,295 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 FVB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FVB, 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 FVB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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