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GX02 ECW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,512 mi
Last recorded108,512 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 ECW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,512 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted

n/s/r sill weaken but not excessively corrored

o/s/r sill weaken but not excessively corrored

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 108,471 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r child seat fitted

n/s/r sill weaken but not excessively corrored

o/s/r sill weaken but not excessively corrored

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 100,388 miles

air bag light on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 95,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs scored

Pass 24 May 2010 54,405 miles

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

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

offside front door window inoperative

Fail 20 May 2010 54,403 miles

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

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

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

offside front door window inoperative

Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,535 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,431 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,888 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 29,887 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dampness p/steering rack pipes

Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,256 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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GX02 ECW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GX02 ECW, 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 GX02 ECW registered?

GX02 ECW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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