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GL02 BHX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

191,944 mi
Last recorded191,944 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 BHX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 191,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 191,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 184,586 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 177,991 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 171,922 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 171,601 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 165,622 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 165,622 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 159,792 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 156,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 149,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2019 149,237 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2018 141,117 miles

Engine under tray.

Fail 18 May 2018 141,117 miles

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

Engine under tray.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 135,977 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2017 135,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 128,807 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted.

front wipers perishing.

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

slight fluctuation from front brakes when tested on roller brake tester.

Fail 2 Jun 2016 128,807 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted.

front wipers perishing.

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

slight fluctuation from front brakes when tested on roller brake tester.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 122,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on 2mm

rear wiper dont clear screen

Pass 29 May 2014 116,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 108,244 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2013 108,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2012 99,514 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2012 99,514 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 May 2011 89,722 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,122 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Jun 2010 79,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2009 67,879 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,879 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,790 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,359 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,069 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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GL02 BHX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 GL02 BHX, 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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GL02 BHX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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