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GV02 EUE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,404 mi
Last recorded106,404 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 EUE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 106,335 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,550 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 102,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,126 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 96,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 90,146 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 90,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 81,924 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,924 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,032 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 74,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,388 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 64,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 55,501 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,501 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,251 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,795 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 EUE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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