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AC03 ADV

2003 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,945 mi
Last recorded68,945 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 ADV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 68,945 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,611 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,672 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,659 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 55,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,791 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,468 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,116 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 42,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,813 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,963 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 26,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2006 23,156 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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AC03 ADV is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AC03 ADV, 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 AC03 ADV registered?

AC03 ADV is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AC03 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 ADV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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