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GV02 SRO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,080 mi
Last recorded88,080 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,080 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 88,080 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,301 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,597 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 69,597 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,725 miles

offside end of steering rack damp

Fail 29 Jun 2011 59,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside end of steering rack damp

Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,793 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,905 miles

offside rear tyre sidewalls are perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,072 miles

both rear tyres perishing on walls

Fail 25 Jun 2008 41,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing on walls

Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,047 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 34,047 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 25,972 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 SRO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

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

Is GV02 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV02 SRO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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