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GJ02 XGO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,276 mi
Last recorded81,276 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 XGO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2020 81,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached CAT (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroding

Front coil springs corroding

Headlight aim patterns poor

Offside front brake disc poor condition, inner edge

Offside rear inner sidelight inoperative

Pass 13 May 2019 78,794 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 77,867 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All brake hose ferrules. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, wearing inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, wearing inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 77,407 miles

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Both rear tyres starting to wear uneven

Coolant stains around radiator

Offside front coil spring corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,707 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Both rear tyres wearing edges

Nearside headlight aim poor

Pass 15 May 2015 75,974 miles

Both front coil springs corroding

Corrosion to N/S/R inner sill

Front brake discs poor condition

Fail 14 May 2015 75,974 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front coil springs corroding

Corrosion to N/S/R inner sill

Front brake discs poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,878 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting various places

oil leak from engine

signs of water leak radiator area

various metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2014 73,878 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion starting various places

oil leak from engine

signs of water leak radiator area

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,348 miles

Both front coil springs corroding

Signs of radiator leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,882 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake travels a long way but not quite to stop

oil leak from front of engine area

Pass 13 Jan 2012 70,699 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Noise from Aux / cam belt area (squeak)

handbrake lever travels a long way but not to stop

Fail 11 Jan 2012 70,699 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1 non obligatory lamp not working o/s/r lamp

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Noise from Aux / cam belt area (squeak)

handbrake lever travels a long way but not to stop

Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,966 miles

Both front coil springs corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2011 69,966 miles

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

Both front coil springs corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,151 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 60,561 miles

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

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

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

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

servo slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2009 60,549 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

servo slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,571 miles

rear wiper not clearing.

Fail 5 Jul 2007 46,164 miles

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 5 Jul 2007 46,164 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 41,694 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 XGO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GJ02 XGO, 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 XGO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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