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GL02 FLE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,439 mi
Last recorded161,439 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 FLE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2021 161,439 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blow on front section of exhaust (not cat/pipe) by box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill corroded and signs of fiberglass along sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill corroded by seat belt anchor and rest of sill quite thin (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear exhaust box/pipe broken and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working washer pump running (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 155,977 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 155,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside door mirror unit damaged but still secure

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both brake and clutch pedal rubbers showing signs of wear

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Jun 2019 151,362 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

lower engine mount split

nearside front anti roll bar drop link has play

nearside front outer cv gaiter split

nearside front wing corroded

wipers split

Fail 19 Jun 2019 151,333 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

lower engine mount split

nearside front anti roll bar drop link has play

nearside front outer cv gaiter split

nearside front wing corroded

wipers split

Pass 23 Jun 2018 149,383 miles

sings of oil leaks

Pass 29 Jun 2017 146,466 miles

Excessive corrosion on nearside front wing panel

Noise from c.v. joints

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2017 146,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Excessive corrosion on nearside front wing panel

Noise from c.v. joints

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 135,939 miles

Rear exhaust fouling on rear bumper

one bulb in/op in centre brake light

Fail 13 Jun 2016 135,939 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch taped up (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak all around underside of engine ()

Rear exhaust fouling on rear bumper

one bulb in/op in centre brake light

Pass 15 Jun 2015 125,969 miles

Excessive corrosion on nearside front wing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 125,969 miles

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)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Excessive corrosion on nearside front wing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box not bolted tight to centre pipe

Pass 1 Jul 2014 116,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 116,863 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 107,832 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pas pump noisy

Pass 7 May 2013 107,832 miles

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

pas pump noisy

Pass 25 Apr 2012 100,009 miles

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

steering pump noisy

Pass 3 May 2011 90,422 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 79,123 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 79,123 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 65,702 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 54,819 miles

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

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

n/s/r sill damaged and split

Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,819 miles

n/s/r sill damaged and split

Pass 21 Jun 2007 38,093 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,466 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,631 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 FLE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GL02 FLE, 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 FLE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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