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GU02 ORJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,345 mi
Last recorded126,345 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 ORJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 126,345 miles

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

worn front tyres moved to rear

Fail 7 May 2014 126,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 116,685 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 116,685 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 106,002 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 Mar 2012 106,002 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Mar 2011 95,479 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 95,473 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,922 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 85,922 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 77,515 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 70,015 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,361 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,503 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 ORJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ORJ, 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 ORJ registered?

GU02 ORJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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