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GN02 ULS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,067 mi
Last recorded185,067 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 185,067 miles

Both front tyres heavy shoulder wear

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front, front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre heavy outer wear/perished

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

area of both rear door catches fractured

Fail 17 Apr 2018 185,048 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located fouling on inner wing when on lock to lock (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres heavy shoulder wear

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front, front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre heavy outer wear/perished

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

area of both rear door catches fractured

Pass 12 Apr 2017 170,814 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rear tyres heavily worn on edges

Fail 12 Apr 2017 170,814 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front and both rear tyres are HEAVILY WORN on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2016 160,000 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 160,000 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW HOWEVER U8NABLE TO CONDUCT PROPER INSPECTION

Pass 17 Apr 2015 146,714 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 133,329 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT OF BOTH OUTER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 133,329 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT OF BOTH OUTER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Apr 2013 119,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to rear of offside outer sill

Front of both outer sills corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 119,849 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to rear of offside outer sill

Front of both outer sills corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 109,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,953 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 96,949 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 84,977 miles

Font bumper lower trim insecure

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 76,489 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,373 miles

slight exhaust leak from centre box

slight marking on nearside front seat belt webbing

top centre brake light has a bulb that does not work

Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,697 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ULS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ULS, 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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GN02 ULS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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