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GU02 LPL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,909 mi
Last recorded235,909 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 LPL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 235,909 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both inner and outer sills have corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2014 235,909 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both inner and outer sills have corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2013 222,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Nov 2013 222,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2012 212,574 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 212,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 196,872 miles

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

centre box exhaust has slight blow

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 183,183 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 183,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 181,143 miles

Steering wheel glove is a slightly loose fit

Fail 30 May 2009 181,143 miles

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

Steering wheel glove is a slightly loose fit

Pass 22 Apr 2008 167,457 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 155,269 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 143,786 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 143,775 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LPL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LPL, 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 LPL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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