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AC03 AKY

2003 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,157 mi
Last recorded105,157 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AKY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2014 105,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear seat belt not fully checked child seat fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2013 95,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear seat belt not fully checked child seat fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,808 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 82,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 82,468 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 72,314 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,146 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,578 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 63,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,671 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,380 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 46,722 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 46,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 AKY is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC03 AKY registered?

AC03 AKY is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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