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GU02 GUA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,050 mi
Last recorded126,050 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 126,050 miles

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

no warning lights on dash time of test

steering wheel slight play

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 22 Apr 2022 126,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 19 Apr 2021 118,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 118,423 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 112,503 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 112,503 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 106,576 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 106,576 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 101,722 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit of 1,6mm

Fail 6 Apr 2017 96,812 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit of 1,6mm

Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,397 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,473 miles

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)

tyres getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,973 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,664 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,897 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,552 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,918 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,162 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,942 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,879 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 GUA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GUA, 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 GUA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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