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GU02 YZH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,773 mi
Last recorded92,773 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 YZH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,773 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 25 Apr 2015 92,773 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 26 Apr 2014 85,066 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

front tyres deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2013 78,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

engine malfunction lamp indicates a fault

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

engine malfunction lamp indicates a fault

Fail 26 Apr 2012 71,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine malfuntion lamp indicates a fault

rear registration plate insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine malfuntion lamp indicates a fault

rear registration plate insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2011 64,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 23 Apr 2011 64,463 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2010 57,297 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,844 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2008 47,399 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,399 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2007 41,198 miles

engine oil level is low

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,198 miles

engine oil level is low

Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,297 miles

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

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 YZH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU02 YZH registered?

GU02 YZH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is GU02 YZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU02 YZH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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