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GX02 SHN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,675 mi
Last recorded102,675 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 102,675 miles

both front drop links have play

front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

offside front and both rear indicators discolouring

offside handbrake cable deteriorating

offside headlamp deteriorating

offside rear suspension no movement on shock absorber

rear brake hoses deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2015 102,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 102,440 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 101,703 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 99,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,763 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 97,718 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 94,661 miles

offside rear tyure worn on edges.

Pass 22 May 2009 88,396 miles

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 15 May 2009 88,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight deterioration to suspension etc

spare wheel loose

Pass 27 May 2008 83,214 miles

discs deteriorating minor wear suspension etc nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 May 2008 83,214 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

discs deteriorating minor wear suspension etc nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2007 77,861 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 31 May 2007 77,859 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

discs deteriorating slight wear suspension etc nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 May 2006 71,002 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 10 May 2006 71,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust sections very corroded

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 SHN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SHN, 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 SHN registered?

GX02 SHN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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