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GU02 LRE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,433 mi
Last recorded103,433 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 LRE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 103,433 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 99,702 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 95,300 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 95,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 89,549 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 89,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 85,777 miles

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

major oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2015 85,777 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

major oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 79,709 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 79,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 74,159 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 74,159 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,186 miles

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

both front brake disc worn thin

Fail 8 Jan 2013 68,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear brake pads appear low

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,903 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 58,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,362 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 53,362 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,532 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 46,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,957 miles

cut in offside front tyre side wall

offside rear tyre side wall starting to crack and perish

Fail 23 Apr 2008 38,957 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

cut in offside front tyre side wall

offside rear tyre side wall starting to crack and perish

Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre sidewall perished and cracking.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 24,133 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 LRE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 LRE, 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 LRE registered?

GU02 LRE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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