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GJ02 XUV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,236 mi
Last recorded93,236 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 XUV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2012 93,236 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn slightly unevenly on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 93,236 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn slightly unevenly on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,238 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2011 83,238 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2010 70,378 miles

exhaust corroding slightly

nearside front tyre tread getting low on tread

offside front lower arm rear bush slightly worn

Fail 22 Dec 2010 70,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust corroding slightly

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre tread getting low on tread

offside front lower arm rear bush slightly worn

rear brake pads low - recommend replacing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,727 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 58,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 51,047 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 51,047 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,800 miles

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 21 Apr 2006 38,077 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 XUV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

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

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