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GU02 OTB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,199 mi
Last recorded146,199 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 OTB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 146,199 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 132,545 miles

Oil leak ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Oct 2016 132,545 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 121,837 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

bad oil leak

exhaust corroding

offside front lower fog-light inoperative

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 26 Oct 2015 121,837 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

bad oil leak

exhaust corroding

offside front lower fog-light inoperative

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 27 Oct 2014 112,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

bad oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre badly worn on edges,becoming low on tread

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 27 Oct 2014 112,458 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

bad oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre badly worn on edges,becoming low on tread

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 28 Oct 2013 102,979 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r

n/s and o/s outer sills damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2013 102,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

e/m/l lamp on

n/s and o/s outer sills damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2012 95,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,643 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 88,409 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 88,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 79,931 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 79,931 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2009 71,724 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Off side rear tyre outer wall small cut,

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 64,764 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 64,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,945 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,537 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 44,537 miles

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

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

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 OTB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

GU02 OTB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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