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GL02 MLJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,914 mi
Last recorded121,914 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 MLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 121,914 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 113,239 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,709 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,986 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,092 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Exhaust system is corroding & front & rear sections are leaking slightly.

Some play in n/s front outer anti roll bar link.

There is a small cut in the wall of the n/s front tyre.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 90,088 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Covers preventing access to some components.

Exhaust system is corroding & front & rear sections are leaking slightly.

Some play in n/s front outer anti roll bar link.

There is a small cut in the wall of the n/s front tyre.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 77,926 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,162 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2008 52,805 miles

air bag light on

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 3 Jul 2008 52,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

air bag light on

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,246 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,699 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 MLJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLJ, 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 GL02 MLJ registered?

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

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