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GJ02 XYV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,494 mi
Last recorded195,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 XYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 195,494 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch trim incorrectly fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bolt cross threaded on towbar nearside back panel

exhaust heatshield loose

front wiperblades deteriorating

Fail 17 Jul 2017 195,494 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

front wiperblades deteriorating

bolt cross threaded on towbar nearside back panel

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch trim incorrectly fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 186,489 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 186,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 177,085 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 177,173 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 165,968 miles

off side front tyre ,groove worn in tyre tread

Fail 12 Jun 2014 165,968 miles

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

off side front tyre ,groove worn in tyre tread

Pass 28 May 2013 152,343 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 140,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 140,287 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 123,446 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 123,446 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 103,443 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 103,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 91,716 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 91,623 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 77,706 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 77,706 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 66,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2006 53,410 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 XYV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XYV, 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 XYV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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