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GX02 SMS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,954 mi
Last recorded122,954 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 122,954 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 2 & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 116,543 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 116,543 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 112,682 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 112,682 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 107,666 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 101,762 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 4 Apr 2016 101,762 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,848 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 85,839 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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 11 Nov 2013 78,134 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2013

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,095 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 70,095 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,879 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 47,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare wheel loose in cage.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 40,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,028 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 27,613 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 SMS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMS, 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 SMS registered?

GX02 SMS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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