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GF02 OVG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,234 mi
Last recorded121,234 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 OVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 121,234 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre central tread ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 109,451 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 98,372 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 98,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement p bracket (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 85,224 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 73,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,549 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 72,872 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre worn smooth on shoulders

offside tyres perished

Pass 7 Jul 2012 64,532 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 64,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,304 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,477 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn but not to excess.

both front wiper blades split but still clears windscreen.

nearside rear light unit slightly insecure.

offside rear light unit cracked.

strongly advise both rear tyres perished.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 47,477 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front brake discs worn but not to excess.

both front wiper blades split but still clears windscreen.

nearside rear light unit slightly insecure.

offside rear light unit cracked.

strongly advise both rear tyres perished.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 40,330 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 31,789 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 18,194 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006 18,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 OVG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OVG, 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 OVG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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