2002 Citroen Xsara 1.7L Petrol · GU02 AEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted on 12 December 2023 at 140,738 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. This trend of consecutive passes suggests a proactive maintenance approach where potential issues were addressed before they could result in a formal test failure. The mileage data reveals a significant discrepancy in the recorded history. Between 7 December 2022 and 12 December 2023, the record drops from 220,966 miles to 140,738 miles, which is a physical impossibility and suggests a clerical entry error or odometer rollback. Excluding that specific anomaly, the vehicle has averaged approximately 4,800 miles per year since 2019, when it sat 121,629 miles. This low-annual usage is consistent with the low total mileage for a 24-year-old Citroen but often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear on drivetrain parts. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the sills, wheel arches, and subframes, as vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion regardless of mileage. Given the low usage, inspect the suspension bushes and rubber boots for perished material or cracking from age rather than friction. Additionally, check the brake system for seized calipers or pitted discs, as cars that sit for long periods often suffer from surface rust and internal corrosion that a standard MOT might not fully capture.