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GX02 SKL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,724 mi
Last recorded113,724 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 SKL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 113,724 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 113,720 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 107,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint end drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 102,569 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 102,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint end link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2015 98,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and mid. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inside edge.

some oil on under tray.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 95,370 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,626 miles

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

some oil around sump.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 91,607 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

some oil around sump.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 89,123 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 12 Nov 2012 86,123 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,713 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 59,365 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

slight damage to offside front tyre side walls

Fail 8 Dec 2009 59,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

slight damage to offside front tyre side walls

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,908 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,879 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,777 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 31,665 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SKL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SKL, 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 SKL registered?

GX02 SKL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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