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GN02 KNV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,943 mi
Last recorded88,943 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 KNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,943 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 80,279 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 80,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,123 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 70,123 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 69,486 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,408 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Power steering judders when steering turned very quickly. New power steering pipes too long & fouling on bulkhead.

Rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2009 60,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 52,219 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 52,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,624 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 43,624 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,637 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 KNV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KNV, 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 KNV registered?

GN02 KNV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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