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GN02 ULY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,316 mi
Last recorded162,316 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 ULY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 162,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 116,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 116,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

shoe wedged onto exhaust system

Pass 9 Apr 2014 108,787 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 101,007 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 101,007 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine undertray loose

o/s aim on upper limits

slight lip on front brake discs

some damage to o/s/r outer sill

wear on front inner tyre edges

welding repairs made to both front outer sills

Fail 13 Apr 2012 94,929 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine undertray loose

o/s aim on upper limits

slight lip on front brake discs

some damage to o/s/r outer sill

wear on front inner tyre edges

welding repairs made to both front outer sills

Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,694 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 89,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 80,371 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills have surface corrosion on them and slightly soft

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 8 Apr 2010 80,370 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s and o/s outer sills have surface corrosion on them and slightly soft

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,238 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 61,908 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 61,903 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,084 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,457 miles

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

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 ULY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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