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GX02 TYJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,513 mi
Last recorded131,513 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 TYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 131,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central to vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 131,427 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside and nearside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central to vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 125,917 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 125,917 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 120,783 miles

Offside Rear childseat fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2020 120,783 miles

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

Offside Rear childseat fitted

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 116,243 miles

Offside tie rod slight play

engine leaking oil

gearbox seeping oil

radiator starting to leak along top

Fail 21 Sep 2019 116,243 miles

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

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

Offside tie rod slight play

engine leaking oil

gearbox seeping oil

radiator starting to leak along top

Pass 8 Oct 2018 112,490 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre section of exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2018 112,424 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre section of exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 107,049 miles

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of adult belts

nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2017 107,049 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of adult belts

nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2016 101,415 miles

slight play o/s/f arb link

Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,168 miles

Airbag turned ( off light) illuminated

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,852 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2013 71,091 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,072 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,413 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,846 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 57,752 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,141 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,402 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 7,166 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 7,166 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 TYJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TYJ, 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 TYJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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