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A3 ECG

2000 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,652 mi
Last recorded90,652 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 ECG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 90,652 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 78,596 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 68,945 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 61,793 miles

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))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 61,793 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 61,586 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 61,385 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 60,521 miles

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))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 60,520 miles

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 59,384 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 58,091 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 58,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,898 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,912 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,917 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,406 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f and both rear tyres heavy perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,076 miles

front shockers damp

near side front tyre perished slightly

rear tyres perished slightly

Fail 9 Feb 2012 51,076 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

front shockers damp

near side front tyre perished slightly

rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,460 miles

near side front shocker damp advise replace

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,617 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 40,899 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 40,897 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,251 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 37,241 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,179 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 31,179 miles

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.

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 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.

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