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GN02 FDZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,483 mi
Last recorded148,483 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 FDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 148,483 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

parts of exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 148,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 137,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

front tyres worn on outer edges

parts of exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 137,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

front tyres worn on outer edges

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 126,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tyres slightly cracked & worn on edges

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 2 May 2013 126,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tyres slightly cracked & worn on edges

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2012 117,644 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Apr 2012 117,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 May 2011 110,540 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2010 95,746 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Apr 2010 95,746 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 May 2009 83,408 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 83,408 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 May 2008 73,126 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 73,126 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 62,517 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 62,517 miles

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

Centre 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 10 May 2006 51,538 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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GN02 FDZ 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 55.6%.

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 GN02 FDZ, 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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GN02 FDZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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