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GU02 GUO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,125 mi
Last recorded89,125 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 GUO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 89,125 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 83,681 miles

brake flexi hoses perished

Fail 6 Sep 2014 83,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 18 Jul 2013 80,416 miles

both front tyres worn too 2 mm

nearside front tyre cracked on outer edge

nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear flexi pipes starting to crack

nedarside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2013 80,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre cracked on outer edge

nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear flexi pipes starting to crack

Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,114 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front windscreen wiper blades worn

offside front park light dim but working

offside front tyre has worn tread

Fail 29 Aug 2012 75,114 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front windscreen wiper blades worn

offside front park light dim but working

offside front tyre has worn tread

Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,312 miles

emmisions fluctuating on test

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2011 62,312 miles

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

emmisions fluctuating on test

front brake discs corroded

o/side rear tyre outer sidewall heavily perished

spare wheel carrier slight insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,411 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 57,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,571 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges and sidewall damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2008 50,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,915 miles

front brake pads appear worn - unable to see clearly

Fail 3 Mar 2007 36,915 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake pads appear worn - unable to see clearly

Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,685 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 GUO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GUO, 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 GUO registered?

GU02 GUO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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