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GV02 FFW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

200,372 mi
Last recorded200,372 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 FFW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 200,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2017 193,021 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2016 185,712 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 177,953 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 171,712 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 171,704 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 166,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 166,669 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 160,175 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 152,408 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 152,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 144,310 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 135,488 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 125,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2007 108,847 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 84,370 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust strap

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 FFW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FFW, 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 FFW registered?

GV02 FFW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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The MOT history for GV02 FFW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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