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GY02 CLU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,054 mi
Last recorded159,054 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 CLU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 159,054 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside rear tyre wornon edges

rear indicators faded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 152,451 miles

front discs getting warn

n/s/f sill has slight corrosion

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 152,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs getting warn

n/s/f sill has slight corrosion

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 146,894 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside outer side sill corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2011 146,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside outer side sill corroding

nearside rear tyre soft

nearside windscreen wiper deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2010 142,566 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 137,790 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 134,235 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 130,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 119,002 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 118,934 miles

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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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GY02 CLU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GY02 CLU, 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 GY02 CLU registered?

GY02 CLU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is GY02 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY02 CLU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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