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GV02 SKO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,121 mi
Last recorded150,121 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 150,121 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt not checked due to dog guard both nearside and offside diagonal belts present and working

Offside Front Drivers door check strap broken away from door

Offside Rear Tyre worn to inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 150,121 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower 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 Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt not checked due to dog guard both nearside and offside diagonal belts present and working

Offside Front Drivers door check strap broken away from door

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn to inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers could not be checked due to insufficient liquid

Pass 18 Oct 2014 142,994 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 142,994 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 130,403 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 130,403 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 118,742 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

rear suspension bump stops deteriorating.

small hole in front exhaust near cat'.

speedo light for mileage not working.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 107,051 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

both rear bump stops deteriorating.

near side rear light lens damaged.

small cut to outer tyre wall surface.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 107,051 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

both rear bump stops deteriorating.

near side rear light lens damaged.

small cut to outer tyre wall surface.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 96,173 miles

nearside front wheel rim dented on inner face

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 9 Jul 2009 81,983 miles

front exhaust pipe corroded and slight fracture -(at rear of front exhaust box) recommend replaced in near future

near side front tyre worn inner and outer edges

near side rear tyre has cut in tread area -cords not exposed

offside front tyre worn inner edge

water marks in rear number plate -didgits still legible

Pass 21 Jul 2008 71,362 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 58,885 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 58,885 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2006 46,210 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 34,887 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 SKO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SKO, 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 SKO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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