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GL02 VMZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,428 mi
Last recorded106,428 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 VMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 106,428 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured flashing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both front outer sill panels are getting a little rusty

crack in the top of the windscreen but not with in the swept area

front discs are in a poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2017 106,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven o/s/f slower to pull up (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured flashing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both front outer sill panels are getting a little rusty

crack in the top of the windscreen but not with in the swept area

front discs are in a poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2016 100,219 miles

Both the front brake discs are in a poor condition

Both the rear tyres are perished

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Has slight play (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 92,523 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,601 miles

O/S parking brake cable outer casing is slightly chaffed

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,906 miles

Both outer sill front sections have slight corrosion

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front reg plate is loose but still secure

O/S/F tyre is cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,951 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,689 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,879 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall surface cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,955 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,951 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,667 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,167 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 VMZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VMZ, 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 VMZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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