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GV02 CMU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,683 mi
Last recorded185,683 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 CMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 185,683 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 185,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 180,119 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 174,274 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 163,142 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 163,103 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 147,393 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 47,364 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 138,920 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 111,843 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 111,843 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,500 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 85,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,455 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 73,719 miles

rear indicators white

Pass 16 Oct 2007 69,198 miles

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

emisions close to limits

Fail 15 Oct 2007 69,195 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

emisions close to limits

Pass 29 Sep 2006 62,930 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 62,930 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 54,969 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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GV02 CMU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CMU, 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 GV02 CMU registered?

GV02 CMU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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