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GY02 WBG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,234 mi
Last recorded116,234 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2020 116,234 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to hydraulic fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension bush deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2019 113,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2018 108,701 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nails in offside rear tyre

nearside rear wheel arch damaged/corroded but not considered excessive....within seatbelt prescribed area

offside front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not considered excessive

offside rear and nearside rear brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2018 108,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nail in nearside rear tyre

nails in offside rear tyre

nearside rear wheel arch damaged/corroded but not considered excessive....within seatbelt prescribed area

offside front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not considered excessive

offside rear and nearside rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2017 102,297 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage lower arch/door shut cracked paintwork/corroded edge due to accident damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush splitting (2.5.A.1c)

bubbled paintwork nearside front outer sill

engine oil level low

Fail 8 Aug 2017 102,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim to be checked at retest (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage lower arch/door shut cracked paintwork/corroded edge due to accident damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush splitting (2.5.A.1c)

bubbled paintwork nearside front outer sill

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Jul 2016 93,477 miles

Nearside rear door shut / rear panel corroded & showing signs of splitting {due to body work damage}

Fail 12 Jul 2016 93,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour showing more white light than amber (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing more white light than amber (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear door shut / rear panel corroded & showing signs of splitting {due to body work damage}

No spare wheel fitted @ time of test

Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear @ time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2015 84,717 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 84,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,135 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,183 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 68,183 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers split

Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,948 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2010 62,516 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 62,516 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,449 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 56,449 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,692 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 47,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,993 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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GY02 WBG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WBG, 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 WBG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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