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GU02 VLJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,658 mi
Last recorded180,658 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 VLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 180,658 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 168,650 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 155,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Nov 2012 144,529 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 131,504 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 119,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 100,579 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 82,140 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no spare wheel

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 14 Nov 2008 82,140 miles

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

no spare wheel

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 14 Nov 2007 70,868 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr seat belt and centre belt not checked due to baby seats fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2007 70,868 miles

nsr seat belt and centre belt not checked due to baby seats fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2006 56,799 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 VLJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

GU02 VLJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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The MOT history for GU02 VLJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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