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GU02 VLM

2002 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,544 mi
Last recorded106,544 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 VLM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,544 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

Offside Front ABS ring corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened at coil spring mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front seat belt slightly damaged in an area

Offside Rear tyre perishing and worn shoulders

exhaust center section corroded at rear section join area

Fail 25 Apr 2017 106,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

Offside Front ABS ring corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened at coil spring mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front seat belt slightly damaged in an area

Offside Rear tyre perishing and worn shoulders

exhaust center section corroded at rear section join area

Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,187 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 94,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 86,775 miles

Exhausts system corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2014 86,772 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Exhausts system corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 86,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,359 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 80,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,629 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 64,594 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,178 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,398 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 58,397 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 49,371 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,734 miles

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

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

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

pad inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2006 25,679 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,723 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 VLM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

GU02 VLM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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