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GN02 YVB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,675 mi
Last recorded72,675 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 YVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,675 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 72,674 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,242 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 69,242 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,183 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 61,183 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,785 miles

n/s/f door check strap brokem

rear pads 3mm at time off test

Pass 6 Jun 2008 53,528 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 53,528 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2007 48,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,876 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

some play in offside front antiroll bar link rod

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 YVB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN02 YVB registered?

GN02 YVB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is GN02 YVB safe to buy?

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