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GK02 CWT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,708 mi
Last recorded99,708 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 CWT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 99,708 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 98,415 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 98,415 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 97,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer Joint / Clamp Area. (7.1.2)

Front Brake Discs Slightly Deteriorated.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Brake Pad Looks Very Low - Requires Further Investigation.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Pressure Switch. (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 97,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer Joint / Clamp Area. (7.1.2)

Front Brake Discs Slightly Deteriorated.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Brake Pad Looks Very Low - Requires Further Investigation.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Pressure Switch. (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,567 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Deteriorated.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component From Power Steering Pressure Switch (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 93,567 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Deteriorated.

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component From Power Steering Pressure Switch (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 88,497 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Slightly On Outer Edge.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen Wipers Smeary.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 88,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake Discs Slightly Deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Slightly On Outer Edge.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen Wipers Smeary.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,924 miles

Front Windscreen Wipers Smeary.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 80,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen Wipers Smeary.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,431 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 73,431 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,438 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 66,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,018 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 61,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,315 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 18 Mar 2009 49,862 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,862 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,540 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,587 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,123 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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GK02 CWT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GK02 CWT, 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 GK02 CWT registered?

GK02 CWT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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