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GU02 YYR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,225 mi
Last recorded206,225 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 YYR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 206,225 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 206,224 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 205,260 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 204,107 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 202,386 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 202,384 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 199,567 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2020 197,354 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2020 197,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 191,471 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 191,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 186,113 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 179,307 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 171,018 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

both front position lamp bulbs dim

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Apr 2015 162,834 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 153,894 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 144,955 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 144,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 135,711 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 135,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 129,176 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 121,863 miles

rear number plate slightly diteriatded

Fail 26 Apr 2010 121,863 miles

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

rear number plate slightly diteriatded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 114,493 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 114,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 26 Apr 2008 107,832 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 95,273 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 75,802 miles

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

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

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 YYR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 YYR, 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 YYR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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