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GP02 FAK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,266 mi
Last recorded119,266 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 FAK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 119,266 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 119,236 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values box holed (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 114,291 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 110,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 110,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low lens loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 106,424 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 103,295 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 99,986 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 96,692 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 96,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (185/65R15) tyre also devoid of tread on both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (185/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (185/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 92,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (185/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 92,549 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (185/65R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (185/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pedal feels soft (spongy)

Pass 5 Jan 2018 89,452 miles

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

Offside Front Slight weep from brake hose joint union

Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,062 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 78,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,289 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,234 miles

front tryes are perished and wearing on the edges, more so the nearside on the outer edge

rear tyres are perished

tracking may be required

Fail 25 Oct 2012 67,212 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

brake fluid level is very low, just above the minimum mark

front tryes are perished and wearing on the edges, more so the nearside on the outer edge

rear tyres are perished

tracking may be required

Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,804 miles

all 4 tyres are perished slightly on walls

Pass 10 Jan 2011 51,971 miles

Front discs and pads required soon.

NSF headlight slightly insecure.

Rearbox rusty.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,176 miles

rear brakes do increase at the about the same rate only the offside has a more higher reading

Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,492 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,673 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 31,272 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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GP02 FAK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP02 FAK, 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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GP02 FAK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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