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GU02 PWJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,697 mi
Last recorded113,697 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 PWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 113,697 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 113,695 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,303 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking Brake % just made the requirements

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,429 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 91,429 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 83,756 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,756 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 79,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 79,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 75,875 miles

Drivers seat height adjuster not holding position

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 75,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Drivers seat height adjuster not holding position

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2011 71,712 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat loose on rake secure when seated

Fail 29 Dec 2011 71,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat loose on rake secure when seated

Pass 29 Dec 2010 66,454 miles

advise seat adjuster loose raise rake

Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,755 miles

wipers splitting at ends

Fail 13 Jan 2010 60,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wipers splitting at ends

Pass 11 Dec 2008 57,334 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 47,535 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 47,535 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ADVISE front pads getting low on wear and front disc's lipped

ADVISE rear disc's lipped ..

Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,629 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 PWJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PWJ, 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 PWJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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