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GX02 GNS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,654 mi
Last recorded59,654 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 GNS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

spare tyre defective

wind screen wiper marks

Fail 22 Jul 2016 59,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

spare tyre defective

wind screen wiper marks

Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,769 miles

Advise offside rear light lens is cracked

Advise rear exhaust silencer is corroded and blowing

Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,769 miles

Outer Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Advise offside rear light lens is cracked

Advise rear exhaust silencer is corroded and blowing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,121 miles

Advise front brake discs are pitted and corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,643 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,861 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,436 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 46,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,770 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 45,770 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 5 May 2009 44,034 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 44,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 May 2008 41,665 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,413 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 40,413 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 30,984 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 GNS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GX02 GNS, 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 GNS registered?

GX02 GNS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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