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GV02 DKF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,708 mi
Last recorded94,708 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 DKF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 94,708 miles

Both front outer sills holed and corroded.

Fail 18 Jan 2017 94,708 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven 49% (3.7.B.2)

Both front outer sills holed and corroded.

Offside rear tyre has cracks in the tread. No ply seen during test.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,971 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded

slight seepage from power steering

Fail 16 Mar 2016 92,939 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

metal brake pipes corroded

slight seepage from power steering

Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,928 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 89,910 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,369 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,899 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 82,899 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,269 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,460 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 75,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 68,256 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 68,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 62,040 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,964 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 52,211 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 41,017 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 DKF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DKF, 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 DKF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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