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GX02 UOZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,986 mi
Last recorded162,986 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 UOZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 162,986 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing

Coil spring corroded nearside front an offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant staining around thermostat housing area, suspect leak/s

Dipstick is broken. Unable to accurately gauge engine oil level

Fail 13 Dec 2018 162,985 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing

Coil spring corroded nearside front an offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant staining around thermostat housing area, suspect leak/s

Dipstick is broken. Unable to accurately gauge engine oil level

Front exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 4 Dec 2017 153,453 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing

Coolant/anti-freeze staining around thermostat housing area, suspect leak/s

Dipstick is broken. Unable to accurately gauge engine oil level!

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3mm and badly worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 143,827 miles

auxiliary drive belt is cracked

both front coil springs are slightly corroded

engine has coolant leak, suspect from thermostat housing

Fail 7 Dec 2016 143,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers insecure

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 26 Nov 2015 132,717 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

auxiliary belt perishing

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 132,717 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

auxiliary belt perishing

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 125,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner and outer edge close to the limit

o/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge and has a cut in the tread but not to the cords 185/65/15

Fail 27 Nov 2014 125,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner and outer edge close to the limit

o/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge and has a cut in the tread but not to the cords 185/65/15

Pass 25 Nov 2013 115,870 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 20 Nov 2013 115,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 5 Dec 2012 106,244 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on the inner and outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2012 106,244 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on the inner and outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,615 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 90,250 miles

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

engine management light on

o/s rear backplate damp

o/s rear service brake lazy

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on outer edges

temporary repair to o/s obligatory mirror

Pass 9 Feb 2011 90,250 miles

engine management light on

o/s rear backplate damp

o/s rear service brake lazy

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on outer edges

temporary repair to o/s obligatory mirror

Pass 4 Feb 2010 85,371 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 79,490 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 74,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 74,817 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 68,340 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 59,987 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 UOZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UOZ, 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 UOZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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