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GU02 OSV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,461 mi
Last recorded62,461 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 OSV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 62,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside sill damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on inner and outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear seat belts not tested as seats folded down

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,129 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 56,137 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 53,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 53,620 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 49,512 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 43,773 miles

engine oil dipstick broken

rear seats & seatbelts not tested,(vehicle loaded)

Fail 4 May 2012 43,773 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil dipstick broken

rear seats & seatbelts not tested,(vehicle loaded)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,961 miles

rear seat removed

Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,790 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 32,688 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 32,688 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2008 28,994 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 24,298 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2006 16,641 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 OSV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OSV, 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 OSV registered?

GU02 OSV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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