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GU02 EBL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,064 mi
Last recorded118,064 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 EBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 118,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer door handle damaged / still opens

Fail 25 Jun 2018 118,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer door handle damaged / still opens

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 103,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into front silencer and rear join (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Within door shut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 103,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into front silencer and rear join (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Within door shut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill within door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit, smooth on shoulders and perishing Recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, smooth outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 94,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill within door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit, smooth on shoulders and perishing Recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, smooth outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 87,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 87,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 78,059 miles

Exhaust slightly loose and blowing at rear joint

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside rear indicator slightly faded

Towing bracket rusty

Windscreen lightly scratched

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,059 miles

Exhaust slightly loose and blowing at rear joint

Nearside rear indicator slightly faded

Towing bracket rusty

Windscreen lightly scratched

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 28 Oct 2013 78,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust slightly loose and blowing at rear joint

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear indicator slightly faded

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

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

Towing bracket rusty

Windscreen lightly scratched

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 9 Jun 2012 66,630 miles

Nail offside rear tyre,

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside wiper splitting.

Slight leak rear exhaust joint.

Pass 9 Jun 2012 66,630 miles

Nail offside rear tyre,

Offside wiper splitting.

Slight leak rear exhaust joint.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,457 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jun 2011 58,457 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,259 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 44,836 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 39,805 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 34,091 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

front brake pads wearing low.

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 May 2006 27,675 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 EBL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EBL, 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 EBL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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