MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,652 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel tank strap corroded
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel tank strap corroded
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box -- internally corroded (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Spare tyre defective
n/s/f and both rear tyres heavy perishing
front shockers damp
near side front tyre perished slightly
rear tyres perished slightly
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
front shockers damp
near side front tyre perished slightly
rear tyres perished slightly
near side front shocker damp advise replace
rear tyres perished
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A3 ECG is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2000 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 84,009 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 ECG, 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 26 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A3 ECG is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is A3 ECG safe to buy?
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