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GN02 LEU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,521 mi
Last recorded183,521 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 LEU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 183,521 miles

both front shocks weak

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 18 Jul 2014 183,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre getting low

both front shocks weak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 173,068 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 173,068 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 166,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front outer sill slightly corroded.

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front outer sill slightly corroded.

Offside rear brake drum damp.

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Jan 2012 166,862 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front outer sill slightly corroded.

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside front outer sill slightly corroded.

Offside rear brake drum damp.

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jan 2011 157,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front aim slightly high

Fail 25 Jan 2011 157,970 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front aim slightly high

Fail 3 Feb 2010 140,215 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear boot lid damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2010 140,215 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear boot lid damaged

Pass 10 May 2008 129,788 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 129,788 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 109,299 miles

slight movement nearside front drop link

Pass 11 Apr 2006 87,542 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 LEU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LEU, 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 LEU registered?

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

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