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GN02 KOU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,690 mi
Last recorded84,690 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 KOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 84,690 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 84,663 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 83,926 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,996 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 82,996 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 81,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 74,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 65,469 miles

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

Dash bulbs not working around speedo

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

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 KOU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN02 KOU registered?

GN02 KOU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is GN02 KOU safe to buy?

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