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GV02 JHU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,471 mi
Last recorded174,471 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 174,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TO EXCESS on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TO EXCESS on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake baking plat damp

Pass 9 Jan 2025 171,561 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 171,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside washer jet n/w

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 168,357 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 164,859 miles

boot struts not working

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2022 164,859 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

boot struts not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 161,274 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to excess (5.2.3 (e))

printer fault mean ::1.27

Pass 3 Dec 2020 159,434 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 159,422 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 154,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 145,688 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 145,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 136,044 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 128,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 120,173 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

n/s/f tyre poor

Pass 26 Jun 2014 112,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2013 103,260 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2013 103,260 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2012 94,753 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,053 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 76,934 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 69,350 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 62,340 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 54,651 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 45,157 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge,slight exhaust blow centre silencer.

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 JHU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JHU, 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 JHU registered?

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

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