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GV02 CJU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

174,520 mi
Last recorded174,520 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 CJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 174,520 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 166,149 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 166,149 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working no bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 159,064 miles

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

engine oil low level

high level stop lamp partly not working

offside rear and nearside rear brake hoses deteriorated

offside rear seatbelt webbing slight damage

offside rear tyre worn to appx 3.0mm and damaged tread

outer sills corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2017 158,960 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

engine oil low level

high level stop lamp partly not working

offside rear and nearside rear brake hoses deteriorated

offside rear seatbelt webbing slight damage

offside rear tyre worn to appx 3.0mm and damaged tread

outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 146,721 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 136,381 miles

offside rear outer door handle loose

Fail 5 Aug 2015 135,996 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

offside front tyre worn down to legal limit

offside rear outer door handle loose

Pass 14 Aug 2014 123,529 miles

both side outer sills exesively corroded advise remedial repair

Fail 7 Aug 2014 123,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both side outer sills exesively corroded advise remedial repair

Pass 12 Aug 2013 113,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and lipped

front suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 113,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and lipped

front suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 103,351 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 103,351 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,055 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 94,055 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 82,513 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

windscreen in poor condtion

Fail 11 Jun 2010 82,513 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

windscreen in poor condtion

Pass 23 Jul 2009 74,432 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,270 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 68,234 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,991 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,182 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 48,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GV02 CJU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 GV02 CJU, 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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GV02 CJU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 August 2002.

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