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GV02 ERX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,769 mi
Last recorded146,769 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 ERX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 146,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes showing signs of age (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 146,766 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes showing signs of age (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,220 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 136,211 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 124,117 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 115,854 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 115,854 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 104,682 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 91,051 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 90,481 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,619 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 86,619 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 82,301 miles

airbag light on

front wipers split

n/s/r of car damaged

unable to open n/s/r door from outside

Pass 8 Nov 2010 75,948 miles

Near side rear door canot be opened from the out side

Fail 8 Nov 2010 75,948 miles

Near side rear door canot be opened from the out side

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 61,273 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks to sidewalls.

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Nearside rear light lens is cracked.

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 52,574 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 52,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs have excessive wear

Pass 16 Aug 2007 46,333 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 46,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 38,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 ERX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ERX, 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 ERX registered?

GV02 ERX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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