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GY02 WBM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,414 mi
Last recorded134,414 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 WBM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 134,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 134,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 130,819 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met limit

suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 6 Aug 2019 130,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met limit

suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 6 Aug 2018 126,363 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 119,928 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 115,354 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front fog light lens slightly damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2016 115,321 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front outer sills (2.4.A.3)

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front fog light lens slightly damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2015 109,000 miles

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

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

both outersills weak but not considered excessive

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Jul 2014 103,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 103,560 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 97,641 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jul 2013 97,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 4 Aug 2012 89,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front hanging bracket fractured

o/s rear outer sill dented

Fail 2 Aug 2012 89,546 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front hanging bracket fractured

o/s rear outer sill dented

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,326 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)

n/s front tyre scrubbed on outside edge

o/s mirror repaired with tape

o/s rear outer sill dented

Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,375 miles

o/s/f door mirror taped.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,759 miles

nail nsr tyre and wearing outer edge

rear exhaust rusty and blowing slightly

small play ns track rod end

Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 47,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 43,148 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 35,618 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2006 27,604 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 WBM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WBM, 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 WBM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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