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GN02 XHD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

127,693 mi
Last recorded127,693 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 XHD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 127,693 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 124,924 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 124,921 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 120,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 115,548 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 107,141 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 99,608 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 95,878 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 95,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 92,238 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 92,238 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 84,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 82,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 82,964 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 80,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 80,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 79,019 miles

Engine cover insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,019 miles

Engine cover insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F headlight adjuster deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,074 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,519 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,648 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,335 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 65,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 60,789 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 60,789 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 55,198 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 XHD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

GN02 XHD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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