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GV02 DLD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,703 mi
Last recorded103,703 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 DLD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,703 miles

CORROSION TO FLOORS,SILLS ETC

OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT LENS BROKEN

OUTER SILLS ARE DAMAGED

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

SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION /PERISHED

TYRES ARE IN POOR CONDITION AND WORN ON EDGES

Fail 20 Apr 2016 103,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

CORROSION TO FLOORS,SILLS ETC

OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT LENS BROKEN

OUTER SILLS ARE DAMAGED

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

SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION /PERISHED

TYRES ARE IN POOR CONDITION AND WORN ON EDGES

Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,239 miles

BOTH FRONT AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED/CRACKED

CORROSION TO SILLS,FLOORS ETC

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT LENS BROKEN

OIL LEAK

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 22 Apr 2015 100,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

BOTH FRONT AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED/CRACKED

CORROSION TO SILLS,FLOORS ETC

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT LENS BROKEN

OIL LEAK

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,304 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front bottom ball joint worn.

outer sills corroded ,both sides .nearside outer sill badly damaged .

rear no plate deteriated

wear in suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 97,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front bottom ball joint worn.

outer sills corroded ,both sides .nearside outer sill badly damaged .

Pass 16 Apr 2013 88,891 miles

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

offside front and rear tyres perishing

Fail 16 Apr 2013 88,891 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

offside front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2012 88,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 88,572 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 77,038 miles

Exhaust emitting black smoke

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

Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2011 77,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Exhaust emitting black smoke

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

Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,166 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 64,166 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 56,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,826 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,147 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 30,058 miles

Offside 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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GV02 DLD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DLD, 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 DLD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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