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A3 DBG

2004 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,261 mi
Last recorded72,261 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DBG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,261 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 70,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 70,814 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,152 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,734 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,389 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 53,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,687 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 45,763 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 45,763 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

offside front inner wing insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,168 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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A3 DBG is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 74,411 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 A3 DBG, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 DBG registered?

A3 DBG is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is A3 DBG safe to buy?

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