CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY02 GZE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,540 mi
Last recorded129,540 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 GZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 129,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on the outer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2016 129,458 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on the outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 122,444 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 122,444 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 111,186 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 111,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 107,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

power steering rack damp

wipers in poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2013 107,887 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

power steering rack damp

wipers in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2012 101,401 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 101,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

smoke test on limit

Fail 14 Apr 2011 90,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

smoke test on limit

Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,100 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 78,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 65,271 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip smooth

spare tyre cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2008 51,926 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 51,925 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,102 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,909 miles

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

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

PLEASE NOTE: FRONT TYRES WORN HEAVILY ON INSIDE EDGES,POSSIBLY CAUSED BY INCORRECT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY02 GZE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GY02 GZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY02 GZE?

You can check the full history of GY02 GZE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY02 GZE registered?

GY02 GZE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is GY02 GZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY02 GZE shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY02 GZE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY02 GZE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.