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GD02 YMJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

160,708 mi
Last recorded160,708 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 YMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 160,708 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion to offside centre/ rear outer sill

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 151,612 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 151,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion to both outer sills

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 142,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 24 Jun 2014 130,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 116,789 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 116,787 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oily underside

Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,603 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 101,601 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,963 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 85,963 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 68,505 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 68,503 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f shock damp

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 60,952 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,849 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 44,847 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2007 38,831 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 33,378 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,378 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 YMJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige 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 GD02 YMJ, 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 YMJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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