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GL02 VLZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,114 mi
Last recorded148,114 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 VLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 148,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 125,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 115,219 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 106,102 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 106,102 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 91,422 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 91,422 miles

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

advise n/s/r seat belt stalk out casing damaged

advise n/s/r tyre perishing

advise o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 11 Nov 2011 82,804 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 72,053 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 60,366 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,185 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,913 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 40,905 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,285 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2006 32,285 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 18,205 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 18,121 miles

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

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 VLZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

GL02 VLZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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