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GF02 DSX

2002 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

143,736 mi
Last recorded143,736 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 DSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 143,736 miles

Nearside Front Slight 'knocking noise' when driving over rough ground into MOT testing station. No obvious cause found during test.

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 143,736 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both OS and NS. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight 'knocking noise' when driving over rough ground into MOT testing station. No obvious cause found during test.

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 139,568 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp with fluid (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight movement in nearside front inner steering rack arm

Fail 20 Aug 2018 139,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp with fluid (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight movement in nearside front inner steering rack arm

Pass 17 Aug 2017 133,459 miles

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

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

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 17 Aug 2017 133,459 miles

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

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

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

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 22 Aug 2016 128,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 128,432 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 124,089 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pressure switch (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/nail/cracking. (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front outersills holed from corrosion.

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 124,089 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pressure switch (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/nail/cracking. (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front outersills holed from corrosion.

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 120,610 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 120,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine management light on

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2014 120,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front heat shield loose

Pass 31 May 2013 115,011 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 115,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 109,098 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 104,808 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 91,358 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Feb 2009 74,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 74,489 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 65,970 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 65,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,395 miles

front discs and pads worn

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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GF02 DSX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GF02 DSX, 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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GF02 DSX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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