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GX02 TMB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,542 mi
Last recorded137,542 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 137,542 miles

Offside outer sill has surface corrosion

underbody has some corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2020 137,542 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill has surface corrosion

underbody has some corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2019 134,851 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Fail 9 Oct 2019 134,851 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2018 130,491 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Front wiper blades juddering across the screen

Rear registration plate deteriorated

centre brake light has part of lamp not working

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2018 130,478 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre worn on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake hoses perished

Front wiper blades juddering across the screen

Rear registration plate deteriorated

brake fluid level low

centre brake light has part of lamp not working

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2017 125,586 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has play

brake fluid level low

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2017 125,586 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has play

brake fluid level low

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2016 120,679 miles

EXHAUST CATALYST IN POOR CONDITION AND LEAKING

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW AND THE DISCS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

SURFACE CORROSION TO SILLS,FLOORS ETC

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 5 Oct 2016 120,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

EXHAUST CATALYST IN POOR CONDITION AND LEAKING

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW AND THE DISCS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

SURFACE CORROSION TO SILLS,FLOORS ETC

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 13 Oct 2015 116,428 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 9 Oct 2015 116,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

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

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 30 Sep 2014 110,051 miles

CORROSION TO OUTER SILLS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE BOX

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

NEARSIDE BRAKE HOSE SECURING BRACKET LOOSE .

Fail 29 Sep 2014 110,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE BOX

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

NEARSIDE BRAKE HOSE SECURING BRACKET LOOSE .

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,947 miles

centre exhaust box blowing.

centre brake light leds not working.

damage to power steering hose to rack.

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 96,176 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER IS CRACKED AND LEAKING

STRONG ADVISE !!!!! BOTH FRONT TYRE ARE WORN TO LEGAL LIMITS

Pass 12 Oct 2011 90,258 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON EDGES

N/S/R INDICATOR BULB PALE

Pass 13 Oct 2010 84,160 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,325 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 75,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 65,498 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON EDGES,O/S/R TYRE LOW

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,316 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,203 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE SILENCER LEAKING SLIGHTLY AROUND JOIN

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 TMB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TMB, 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 TMB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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