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GJ02 XTU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

108,468 mi
Last recorded108,468 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 XTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 108,468 miles

Nearside ENGINE COVER INSECURE

Offside ENGINE COVER INSECURE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2016 108,466 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside ENGINE COVER INSECURE

Offside ENGINE COVER INSECURE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 104,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear outer seat belts not inspected due to child seats fitted

Fail 27 May 2015 104,186 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear outer seat belts not inspected due to child seats fitted

Pass 23 May 2014 97,853 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2014 97,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 92,217 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs deteriorating.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 92,213 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

NSR AUXILIARY POSITION LAMP INOPERATIVE, ADV REPAIR.

NSR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT, ADV REPLACE ASAP.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers window mechanism faulty.

front brake discs deteriorating.

nsr tyre pressure low, adv attn.

Pass 21 May 2012 84,804 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front a/roll bar links may be mismatched.

slight wear to os end of steering rack.

Pass 26 May 2011 76,258 miles

headlamp patterns image min pass

nsr light lens cracked

Fail 26 May 2011 76,258 miles

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

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

headlamp patterns image min pass

nsr light lens cracked

osf+nsf side repeater bulbs turning white

wiper blades worn

Fail 1 Jun 2010 68,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 68,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 May 2009 60,562 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 60,561 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 50,985 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 May 2008 50,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 41,666 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 41,665 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 32,152 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 XTU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XTU, 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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What year was GJ02 XTU registered?

GJ02 XTU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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