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GX02 SGB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,321 mi
Last recorded86,321 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 SGB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 86,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 85,563 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 84,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 84,812 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 83,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 83,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 82,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,469 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,729 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre Deteriorated Cracks / Splits In Tread

O/S/R Tyre Deteriorated Cracks /Splits Edge Of Tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 79,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center To Rear Exhaust Clamp Snapped (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F Tyre Deteriorated Cracks / Splits In Tread

O/S/R Tyre Deteriorated Cracks /Splits Edge Of Tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 76,726 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,537 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,640 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 67,721 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,923 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,301 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,939 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 56,939 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,298 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 53,298 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,153 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,991 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2007 35,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 28,688 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 SGB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 SGB, 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 SGB registered?

GX02 SGB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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