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GU02 AFN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 AFN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014
Pass 2 Sep 2013 96,910 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 96,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,754 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 69,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,355 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

noise on engine at idle

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,653 miles

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

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer joints

nearside front tyre depth low on outer edge

Fail 3 Sep 2009 50,653 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer joints

nearside front tyre depth low on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,110 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

child seat loose nsr

Fail 27 Aug 2008 39,110 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

child seat loose nsr

Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,402 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front and offside rear tyres tread low

rear exhaust box in poor condition and baffles loose

Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,380 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 11,419 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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GU02 AFN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GU02 AFN, 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 GU02 AFN registered?

GU02 AFN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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The MOT history for GU02 AFN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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