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GX02 SMR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,339 mi
Last recorded153,339 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 153,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

message centre,engine temperature fault? STOP coming on intermittent.

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed but not considered excessive.

Fail 11 Jul 2015 153,180 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield not fully secure.

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed but not considered excessive.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 136,269 miles

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

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

clonk from drive train when load applied,vehicle may need adjustment or repair?

clutch pedal anti slip poor and brake wearing smooth also.

engine cover loose,insecure.

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed but not considered excessive.

offside front bumper damaged and holed almost to excess.

offside front door check strap is broken.

offside rear tyre low,smooth on inner edge and starting to go out of shape almost to excess.

on start up of engine message centre says STOP coolant overheating,temperature gauge is in the red and the fans are on constant. customer knows

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 121,603 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip very worn?

nearside front outer sill area corroded almost to excess? small holes apparent but not considered excessive?

offside front bumper damage apparent and sharp edges almost to excess?

Fail 13 Jul 2013 121,518 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip very worn?

nearside front outer sill area corroded almost to excess? small holes apparent but not considered excessive?

offside front bumper damage apparent and sharp edges almost to excess?

Pass 30 Jun 2012 106,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

clutch pedal anti slip worn to excess?

drivers door check strap broken?

oil filler cap missing?

Fail 30 Jun 2012 106,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

clutch pedal anti slip worn to excess?

drivers door check strap broken?

oil filler cap missing?

Pass 6 Jul 2011 91,565 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 79,128 miles

clutch pedal rubber anti-slip worn smooth?

o/s/f door check strap broke and some times fouls door when closing?

Fail 6 Jul 2010 79,096 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber anti-slip worn smooth?

o/s no.plate lamp was not working but during test started to work?

o/s/f door check strap broke and some times fouls door when closing?

oil on minimum?

power steering reservoir cap not fitted ? found under bonnet so fitted?

Fail 14 Jul 2009 68,794 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 68,794 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 57,163 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 57,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,036 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,684 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 SMR 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 SMR, 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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GX02 SMR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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