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GN02 YUB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,644 mi
Last recorded129,644 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 129,644 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake master cylinder fixing in poor condition

Fail 28 Feb 2019 129,644 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake master cylinder fixing in poor condition

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 122,985 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

repair to brake fluid reservoir

slight play to n/s/f steering suspension

Pass 3 Mar 2017 119,137 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 119,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 114,000 miles

drivers seat belt slight freying

Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,943 miles

repaire to brake fluid reservoir

Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,424 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,234 miles

fuel smell under bonnet

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 25 Feb 2013 93,219 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel smell under bonnet

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,431 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 81,792 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 76,809 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 76,775 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 71,019 miles

o/s/f cv gaiter has grease around it

Fail 3 Mar 2009 71,019 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

o/s/f cv gaiter has grease around it

Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,225 miles

slight noise to o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Mar 2007 54,835 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 54,835 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre treads low

Pass 7 Mar 2006 47,634 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 47,601 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

o/s rear indicator starting to fade

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 YUB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YUB, 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 YUB registered?

GN02 YUB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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