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GU02 PVK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,314 mi
Last recorded153,314 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 PVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 153,314 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

nearside and offside sills have suspect repairs (cannot hole)

rear window missing

wipers poor

Pass 4 Mar 2015 147,400 miles

front discs and pads heavily worn REPLACEMENT RECOMMEDED

oil level high

Fail 3 Mar 2015 147,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs and pads heavily worn REPLACEMENT RECOMMEDED

oil level high

Pass 2 May 2014 142,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 142,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 130,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 130,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 118,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 118,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 109,174 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s door mirror slight damage

Fail 6 Apr 2011 109,174 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s door mirror slight damage

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,856 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 89,595 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate coming loose

Fail 8 Apr 2009 89,582 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

rear number plate coming loose

Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,544 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 65,593 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 54,154 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 PVK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PVK, 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 PVK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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