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GV02 JHO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

174,463 mi
Last recorded174,463 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 JHO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 174,463 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

center and rear exhaust corroded near joint area

history of timing belt required

nsf tyre has low tread on edges and cuts in tread

Fail 8 Jul 2015 174,463 miles

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

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

center and rear exhaust corroded near joint area

history of timing belt required

nsf tyre has low tread on edges and cuts in tread

Pass 14 Jul 2014 164,975 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 164,975 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 162,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Boot excessively full unable to fully check prescribed areas

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre is bald on outer edges

Pass 2 Jul 2013 144,349 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside front outer sill weakened by corrosion (outside prescribed areas for seatbelt mountings/anchor points) at time of test

Fail 2 Jul 2013 144,349 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, 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)

Spare tyre defective

offside front outer sill weakened by corrosion (outside prescribed areas for seatbelt mountings/anchor points) at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2012 140,832 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 136,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front end of n/s sill getting weak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 136,630 miles

front end of n/s sill getting weak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 130,866 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 130,865 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 124,698 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 120,904 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 98,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 79,792 miles

1) Front brake pads appear low

Fail 24 Jun 2006 79,675 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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 JHO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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