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1562BKY

2003 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,426 mi
Last recorded66,426 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1562BKY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 66,426 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 66,426 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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1562BKY is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 76,809 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 1562BKY, 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 23 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1562BKY registered?

1562BKY is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is 1562BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1562BKY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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