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GL02 PYB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,349 mi
Last recorded66,349 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 PYB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,349 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 66,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,272 miles

NS door mirror taped up and slightly insecure

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 65,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

NS door mirror taped up and slightly insecure

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,758 miles

n/s/f door mirror taped up

Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,488 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear bars and worn on inside edge and outside edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,502 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,509 miles

inside edge of front brake discs corroded

n/s/f door mirror taped up

Fail 20 Jun 2013 55,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

inside edge of front brake discs corroded

n/s/f door mirror taped up

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,328 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

n/side door mirror insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,976 miles

Aux belt cracked.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Ns mirror loose.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering appeared to stop working momentarily when manuovering vehicle in for test, unable to repeat fault, suggest further investigation.

Rear discs corroded.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 42,976 miles

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

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

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

Aux belt cracked.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Ns mirror loose.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering appeared to stop working momentarily when manuovering vehicle in for test, unable to repeat fault, suggest further investigation.

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,840 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 35,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,408 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 19,085 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 19,023 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,574 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 PYB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PYB, 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 PYB registered?

GL02 PYB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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