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GJ02 VNF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,386 mi
Last recorded79,386 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 VNF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2023 79,386 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2023 79,386 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,960 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 73,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,568 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 64,813 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 64,813 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 62,321 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 59,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limits advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear advise replace (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2015 59,153 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limits advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear advise replace (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2014 55,321 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2013 52,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 49,835 miles

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)

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,995 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 45,995 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,330 miles

both no plates deteriorating

Fail 17 Feb 2009 41,330 miles

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

both no plates deteriorating

both rear tyres cracking and perrished to limits

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,710 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 28,140 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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GJ02 VNF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ02 VNF, 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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GJ02 VNF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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