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GY02 GWX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,881 mi
Last recorded158,881 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 GWX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 158,881 miles

offside outer sill corroded close to front seatbelt anchorage prescribed area

poor nearside screen wash aim

rear of offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2019 158,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside outer sill corroded close to front seatbelt anchorage prescribed area

poor nearside screen wash aim

rear of offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 155,800 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 155,676 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe in clips near the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure detached at lower ball joint (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 152,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes, near rear on offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

speedometer lighting dim

Pass 18 Mar 2016 150,177 miles

Both front wiper ends split

Both rear light units loose

Pass 30 Mar 2015 147,228 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 147,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 143,901 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 139,650 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 136,104 miles

Coolant leak

nearside rearback plate damp with oil / brake fluid

Fail 20 Mar 2012 136,062 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

nearside rearback plate damp with oil / brake fluid

Fail 25 Mar 2011 132,582 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 132,582 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 1 Apr 2010 124,256 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 117,022 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 102,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 87,245 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 71,857 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)

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 GWX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GWX, 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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GY02 GWX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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