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GV02 HWE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,920 mi
Last recorded119,920 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 HWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 119,920 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cracking up

Pass 1 Oct 2015 117,245 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 117,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 111,708 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 111,708 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 105,186 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 95,797 miles

front number plate cracked

heavy engine oil leaks

Fail 29 Sep 2012 95,797 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

heavy engine oil leaks

Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,731 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 77,724 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 77,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 68,419 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 59,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear seat(s) removed not allowing full inspection of seat belt(s) or seat security

Fail 13 Sep 2008 59,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear seat(s) removed not allowing full inspection of seat belt(s) or seat security

Pass 13 Jun 2007 46,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2006 35,484 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 HWE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HWE, 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 HWE registered?

GV02 HWE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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