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GU02 DZW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,001 mi
Last recorded137,001 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 DZW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 137,001 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 124,958 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 124,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 111,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 111,244 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 98,202 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 98,202 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,078 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 70,969 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,969 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 57,317 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,597 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front wishbone rear bushs worn

rear silencer and intermediate pipe corroded

windsceen has damage outside swept area

Fail 7 Mar 2007 55,597 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Inner Rear Lower Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wishbone rear bushs worn

rear silencer and intermediate pipe corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,983 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate discoloured

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 DZW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GU02 DZW, 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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GU02 DZW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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