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A3 UJW

2003 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

222,969 mi
Last recorded222,969 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UJW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 222,969 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear shocker casing corroding

Offside Rear shocker casing corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2022 223,908 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 223,901 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 221,391 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Oct 2021 248,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2020 248,076 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside sill corroding

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2019 248,076 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 242,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 234,647 miles

o/s/r sill feels soft but not holed

Pass 4 Aug 2016 226,791 miles

inner steering joints have slight play

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2015 222,356 miles

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

both sides front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 13 Aug 2014 221,388 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 52,739 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,673 miles

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs pitted & corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2012 51,673 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs pitted & corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,567 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,671 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,674 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,197 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,848 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 UJW is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UJW, 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 A3 UJW registered?

A3 UJW is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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