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GL02 UKB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,158 mi
Last recorded127,158 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 UKB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 127,158 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 119,012 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

emissions not tested

engine cover fitted

rear brake rate 23% imbalance

Fail 17 Aug 2015 119,012 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

emissions not tested

engine cover fitted

rear brake rate 23% imbalance

Pass 21 Aug 2014 114,738 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 114,738 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2013 110,355 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front offside inner wing cover loose causing wear on bkake pipe

Fail 22 Aug 2013 110,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front offside inner wing cover loose causing wear on bkake pipe

Pass 22 Aug 2012 98,920 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 86,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2011 86,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 76,339 miles

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

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

front brake discs socord badly

Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,875 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2009 71,875 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 65,901 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyre worn low on edges close to legal limit

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 28 Jul 2008 65,901 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyre worn low on edges close to legal limit

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2007 59,382 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 22 Jul 2006 51,104 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm tread depth. n/s/f tyre has some sidewall damage

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 UKB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

GL02 UKB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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