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GU02 EBC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,520 mi
Last recorded96,520 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 EBC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 96,520 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 96,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 81,845 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 81,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 74,661 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,133 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 60,157 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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 EBC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EBC, 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 EBC registered?

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

Is GU02 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU02 EBC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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