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AC03 CVU

2003 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,674 mi
Last recorded85,674 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2016 85,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 78,171 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre low on edge

Fail 12 May 2014 78,171 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre low on edge

Pass 7 May 2013 71,607 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

rear box rattling

Pass 2 May 2012 65,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both exhaust boxs baffels loose

Pass 4 May 2011 57,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,328 miles

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

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

steering noisey

Pass 11 Jun 2009 42,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 32,133 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,450 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 18,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 CVU is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CVU, 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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AC03 CVU is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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