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GV02 JFK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,200 mi
Last recorded116,200 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 JFK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 116,200 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 116,199 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 112,022 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 111,795 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres heavily perished

front brake pads look thin

inner cords spare tyre

knock from n/s/f

o/s/f wishbone rear bush split

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar bush

slight play in n/s/f link pin

Pass 2 Jun 2014 102,065 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front windscreen wipers smear slightly

corrosion forming a hole in the o/s/f outersill not within a prescribed area

exhaust system deteriorated and centre has a minor leak fron the weld

wheel trims fitted front brakes not seen

Fail 29 May 2014 101,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming a hole in the o/s/f outersill not within a prescribed area

exhaust system deteriorated and centre has a minor leak fron the weld

front and rear tyres are of different sizes

n/s/f windscreen wiper smears slightly

n/s/r service brake grabbing AND IS VERY NOISEY ADVISE TO GET CHECKED

wheel trims fitted front brakes not seen

Pass 20 May 2013 92,995 miles

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

n/s/f drop link boot split but still preventing ingress of dirt

n/s/f inner arm has slight play

Fail 20 May 2013 92,995 miles

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

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

n/s/f drop link boot split but still preventing ingress of dirt

n/s/f inner arm has slight play

Pass 16 May 2012 86,680 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2011 78,698 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 78,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs + pads thin

n/s/f tyre on limit + heavily perished

Pass 4 May 2010 70,442 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 63,258 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2009 63,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,552 miles

h/lights too high adjusted at time of test

item removed from windscreen to comply with mot regulations

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2007 46,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 37,225 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 JFK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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