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GY02 PDO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,597 mi
Last recorded80,597 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 PDO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,597 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 80,592 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 71,152 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 70,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S O/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge /perr

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,750 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 60,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 53,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil level low

exhaust hitting towbar and rear bumper

front rear inner wishbone bushes splitting

n/s reg lamp lens cover missing

n/s/r tyre sidewalls scuffed,poss underinflation damage

o/s/r tyre valve stem perished

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Aug 2014 53,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil level low

exhaust hitting towbar and rear bumper

front rear inner wishbone bushes splitting

n/s reg lamp lens cover missing

n/s/r tyre sidewalls scuffed,poss underinflation damage

o/s/r tyre valve stem perished

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,048 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

rear engine mount rubber bush starting to split/perrish

Pass 13 Aug 2012 37,592 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,266 miles

O/S front tyre badly perished advise replacement

Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,740 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Oct 2010 35,740 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,673 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,321 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,225 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 21,148 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer shoulder and close to limit

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 PDO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PDO, 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

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What year was GY02 PDO registered?

GY02 PDO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is GY02 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY02 PDO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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