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A14 CTS

2003 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

167,589 mi
Last recorded167,589 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 CTS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 167,589 miles

brake pedal anti-slip device showing signs of wear

light damage to nearside rear outer wheel rim area

nearside front tyre nearing limit and has damage to outer sidewall area (no canvass visible).

oil leak from engine area

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

slight play offside steering rack-end

Fail 25 Mar 2015 167,589 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pedal anti-slip device showing signs of wear

light damage to nearside rear outer wheel rim area

nearside front tyre nearing limit and has damage to outer sidewall area (no canvass visible).

oil leak from engine area

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

slight play offside steering rack-end

Pass 9 Apr 2014 156,992 miles

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front c.v gaiter damp

oil leak from engine area

Pass 16 Apr 2013 145,292 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 145,291 miles

Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 137,517 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 137,517 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 124,250 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 124,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust centre silencer/pipe cracking

front brake discs worn

fuel cap is of a temporary type

nearside front seatbelt showing signs of fraying

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 15 Jan 2009

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008
Fail 11 Jul 2008

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 83,648 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 76,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 76,224 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 56,695 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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A14 CTS is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A14 CTS, 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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A14 CTS is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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