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GV02 DMU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,815 mi
Last recorded118,815 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 DMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 118,815 miles

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

O/S/R and N/S/F seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2014 118,815 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S and O/S Brake patds low

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

O/S/R and N/S/F seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2013 103,300 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 103,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 93,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake binding on limit

Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake binding on limit

Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,103 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,305 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 82,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

knocking noise from nearside front

Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,769 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 76,769 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,886 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 70,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 64,171 miles

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

rear tyres crackingon walls and tread

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,115 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 DMU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DMU, 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 DMU registered?

GV02 DMU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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