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GX02 SJC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,023 mi
Last recorded116,023 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 SJC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 116,023 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 115,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Jan 2012 110,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 110,886 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 106,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 106,904 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 106,886 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

engine light on

Pass 29 May 2009 97,649 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front discs worn

Fail 29 May 2009 97,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 29 May 2008 87,917 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON EDGES

Fail 28 May 2008 87,914 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON EDGES

Fail 10 May 2008 87,262 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 May 2007 71,961 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 71,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2006 62,417 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside of vehicle scratched

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade split

stone chips in swept zone of windscreen

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 SJC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SJC, 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 SJC registered?

GX02 SJC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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