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GU02 VKS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,806 mi
Last recorded83,806 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 VKS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 83,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,025 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 78,025 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 73,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 73,011 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,416 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 68,416 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 64,014 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 64,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,205 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 58,197 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER HAS A LEAK OF GASSES.

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,321 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,233 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,020 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,394 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 33,394 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,898 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,950 miles

ADVISE N/S and O/S rear tyres have nails in them

Pass 22 Mar 2008 22,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,937 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,491 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 VKS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

GU02 VKS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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