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GV02 NYB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,490 mi
Last recorded58,490 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 NYB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2019 58,490 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished and worn unevenly

Nearside outer sill damaged and corroded

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tearing in tread area

Offside Front Upper suspension cup fouling body on full lock

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,978 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside driveshaft boot clip loose

Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,317 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 51,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,330 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 47,294 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,031 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 43,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 42,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2014 39,254 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 39,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,571 miles

exhaust system in poor condition/corroding.

power steering system has leak at offside front,suspect hose/seal?,would advise investigating.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 34,571 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust system in poor condition/corroding.

power steering system has leak at offside front,suspect hose/seal?,would advise investigating.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,391 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2012 32,359 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,601 miles

Both front tyres, walls are deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,466 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 29,142 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 29,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,670 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 27,455 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,455 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 NYB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NYB, 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 NYB registered?

GV02 NYB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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