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GX02 GOO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,825 mi
Last recorded116,825 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 116,825 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 116,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

bottom gearbox mouning loose

drivers side windscreen slight scratches

Fail 30 Aug 2014 116,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

oil leak engine

Pass 14 Aug 2013 109,069 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 103,549 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 103,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 90,964 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

advice n/s/r tyre on cracks not deep enough to reach cords.

coolant level very low

spare tyre loose in boot

Fail 19 Aug 2011 90,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advice n/s/r tyre on cracks not deep enough to reach cords.

coolant level very low

spare tyre loose in boot

Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,662 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 80,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 56,017 miles

very slight draging on o/s/front brake

water leaking fron rear exhaust box/centre pipe join

Fail 22 Jan 2008 56,017 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

very slight draging on o/s/front brake

water leaking fron rear exhaust box/centre pipe join

Pass 28 Feb 2007 52,357 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 52,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,537 miles

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

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 GOO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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