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GU02 VLB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,428 mi
Last recorded130,428 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 130,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sill heavily corroded but not considered within any prescribed area.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sill heavily corroded but not considered within any prescribed area.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished with very deep cracks on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 24 Jul 2019 130,427 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sill heavily corroded but not considered within any prescribed area.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sill heavily corroded but not considered within any prescribed area.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished with very deep cracks on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jul 2018 126,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 126,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 122,348 miles

corrosion to suspension and brake components

fuel cooler damp not leaking at time off test

Fail 14 Jul 2017 122,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion to suspension and brake components

fuel cooler damp not leaking at time off test

Pass 22 Jul 2016 119,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 116,665 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc heavily pitted and corroded on inner face.

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Offside front brake disc heavily pitted and corroded on inner face.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 116,665 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake disc heavily pitted and corroded on inner face.

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Offside front brake disc heavily pitted and corroded on inner face.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 113,214 miles

Both front brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 106,250 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 102,653 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear tyres slightly perished

windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2011 102,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear tyres slightly perished

windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2010 100,411 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer support bracket corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 97,746 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to offside sill at rear

Pass 18 Jul 2008 93,750 miles

damage to offside sill

front brake discs worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear lamp unit insecure

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2008 93,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to offside sill

front brake discs worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear lamp unit insecure

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 87,164 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion on front discs

Fail 19 Jul 2007 87,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on front discs

Pass 26 Jul 2006 79,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VLB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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