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GN02 XJB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,012 mi
Last recorded159,012 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 XJB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 159,012 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 134,287 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 131,637 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 131,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 128,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

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

both front discs corrodeing on innerside

Fail 6 Oct 2014 128,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front discs corrodeing on innerside

Pass 26 Sep 2013 123,350 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front discs starting to corrode

Fail 3 Oct 2012 117,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 3 Oct 2012 117,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 13 Sep 2011 108,139 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 108,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine mounting bolt loose

Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,481 miles

both front side repeater indicator amber bulbs fading to white

n/s washer jet partiallly blocked

o/s/r tyre perishing ( 8+ years old )

rear indicator amber bulbs fading to white

Fail 30 Sep 2010 96,481 miles

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

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

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

both front side repeater indicator amber bulbs fading to white

n/s washer jet partiallly blocked

o/s/r tyre perishing ( 8+ years old )

rear indicator amber bulbs fading to white

Pass 30 Jun 2009 83,494 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 73,995 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 64,556 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,293 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 50,835 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 50,835 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XJB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

GN02 XJB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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