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GN02 YRL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,589 mi
Last recorded128,589 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 YRL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2016 128,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 125,056 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 125,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to sidewalls

Pass 14 Jan 2015 115,164 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 115,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 102,063 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,834 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 74,039 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 60,619 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,815 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 44,815 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,836 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight damage on n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 32,834 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight damage on n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,901 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,567 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,478 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,427 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 YRL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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