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GF02 YEK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,514 mi
Last recorded121,514 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 YEK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 121,514 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lamp lens broken (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 Oct 2019 121,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lamp lens broken (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 119,234 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Fail 24 Oct 2018 119,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front box and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Pass 13 Oct 2017 115,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Fail 13 Oct 2017 115,452 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Pass 12 Oct 2016 111,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe from box corroded (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking no cords showing at time of test

offside rear lamp lens broken

Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,503 miles

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

offside rear lamp lens broken

Fail 29 Oct 2015 106,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

offside rear lamp lens broken

Pass 23 Oct 2014 102,543 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 102,543 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 93,579 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 93,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,597 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 87,564 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil cap missing.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 79,541 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 74,156 miles

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

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

Offside rear light unit broken.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,989 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 68,984 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,746 miles

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 64,746 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,106 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 53,698 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 53,698 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs in slight poor condition on inner edges.

imbalance in front brakes.

oil leak.

Pass 24 Jun 2005 35,368 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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GF02 YEK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YEK, 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 YEK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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