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GX02 SLA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,585 mi
Last recorded165,585 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 165,585 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 148,749 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 140,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM/RACK

Fail 16 Sep 2014 140,094 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM/RACK

Pass 12 Sep 2013 132,517 miles

NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT LOOSE

SPARE WHEEL LOOSE BUT STILL SECURE

Fail 6 Sep 2013 132,497 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT LOOSE

SPARE WHEEL LOOSE BUT STILL SECURE

Pass 18 Sep 2012 127,745 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

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

REAR BRAKES NOISY WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM/STEERING RACK

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER LOOSE

Fail 17 Sep 2012 127,745 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR BRAKES NOISY WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM/STEERING RACK

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER LOOSE

Pass 12 Oct 2010 107,319 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 107,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 96,879 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 96,875 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 90,060 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 82,915 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 82,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 69,384 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 SLA 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 SLA, 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 SLA registered?

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

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