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GJ02 ZFO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,016 mi
Last recorded163,016 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2015 163,016 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Offside Front Inner tyre inner edge

Spare missing

water leak(radiator)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 160,399 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2013 153,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 25 Sep 2012 142,539 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 142,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 132,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 132,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 113,026 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 113,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,454 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 89,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 88,856 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,695 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 58,393 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,711 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 47,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre rear seat missing , centre rear seat belt not checked.

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 ZFO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZFO, 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 ZFO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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