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GV02 NWE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

138,082 mi
Last recorded138,082 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 138,082 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 19 Nov 2013 138,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2012 122,673 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Nov 2012 122,668 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Nov 2011 111,055 miles

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

nearside doors and offside front wing dented

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge raised tread pattern

slight bind by hand offside front brake

Fail 23 Nov 2011 111,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

nearside doors and offside front wing dented

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge raised tread pattern

slight bind by hand offside front brake

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside dented offside front dented

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 27 Jan 2011 102,113 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside dented offside front dented

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Feb 2010 93,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front wing dented nearside door dented nearside sill dented

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2010 93,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front wing dented nearside door dented nearside sill dented

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2008 72,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 72,442 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 57,818 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,635 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Jul 2006 47,635 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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 NWE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 NWE, 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 NWE registered?

GV02 NWE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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