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GN02 JAU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,605 mi
Last recorded88,605 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 JAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,605 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded and come off

Front Tyres low and wearing on the edges

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough but not excessive as stated in the manual for rears

Service light on

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 84,029 miles

Exhaust heat shield dropped down

Front tyres wearing inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and split but no cords visible at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 75,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the edges

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,212 miles

Alternator belt perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Service light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Number plate starting to go slightly dim may need changing soon

Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,017 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2010 57,017 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2009 52,892 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,892 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,293 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,510 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,488 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 JAU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GN02 JAU, 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 GN02 JAU registered?

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

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