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GU02 PVE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,381 mi
Last recorded111,381 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 PVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 111,381 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 101,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

Pass 17 Feb 2021 101,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 101,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 94,058 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 82,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 64,389 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,730 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 50,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 May 2014 47,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 May 2014 47,848 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2013 44,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre perishing but not showing cords

nearside front tyre perishing but not showing cords

off side front tyre perishing but not showing cords

off side rear tyre perishing but not showing cords

Pass 14 May 2012 42,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 39,871 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 39,870 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 36,872 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 33,758 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 28,269 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 28,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 24,261 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 21,164 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 PVE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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