CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY02 ZXN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,199 mi
Last recorded160,199 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
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 ZXN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
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

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 160,199 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 160,199 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 155,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 155,591 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount area outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 150,215 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres outer side walls starting to perish

Fail 27 Jun 2017 150,213 miles

Offside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres outer side walls starting to perish

Pass 6 Jul 2016 142,014 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 142,012 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 134,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 128,654 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 128,654 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 122,647 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 114,268 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 102,158 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 102,155 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 89,625 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,265 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 77,265 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,768 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 51,484 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 51,482 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 37,288 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 37,288 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

both rear tyres perishing to sidewalls

near side front seat belt slight fraying by floor mount

nearside rear fog lamp showing white light to rear due to broken unit could blind other drivers

Pass 20 Aug 2005 23,925 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 23,010 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2005 23,010 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front 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
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 ZXN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZXN, 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 ZXN?

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

What year was GY02 ZXN registered?

GY02 ZXN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is GY02 ZXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY02 ZXN shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY02 ZXN 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 ZXN. 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.