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GN02 LCU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,175 mi
Last recorded140,175 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 LCU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 140,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 140,172 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 116,889 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 116,886 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK GAITER SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working MOTOR NOT WORKING (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK GAITER SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended REAR CENTRE BELT NOT LOCKING (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023
Pass 13 Sep 2022 103,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 103,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 101,375 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 100,011 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,690 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,513 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 88,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,325 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,381 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,398 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 73,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 66,684 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,102 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,195 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,415 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 38,203 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,203 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,846 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,610 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 62,489 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 23,932 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nail in tyre

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 LCU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 LCU, 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 LCU registered?

GN02 LCU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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