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GX02 SDR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,195 mi
Last recorded191,195 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 SDR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 191,195 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 191,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 178,927 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 178,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 163,215 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 163,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 145,591 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 145,591 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 128,497 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 128,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2008 112,536 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 112,435 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 97,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 81,462 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 SDR 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 57.1%.

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 SDR, 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 SDR registered?

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

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