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AC03 LXW

2003 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,626 mi
Last recorded126,626 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 LXW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 126,626 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 126,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 124,838 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded,mid box blow/filler,rear mount rotted thru/detached

n/s/r brake cooked/low

n/s/r tyre low pressure

o/s/f tyre low/inner wall perished/splitting,wheel different type

side repeaters poor colour

Fail 17 Feb 2018 124,811 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. rear n/s + o/s seats fitted wrong way round,rear belts not restraining upper body (5.1.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded,mid box blow/filler,rear mount rotted thru/detached

n/s/r brake cooked/low

n/s/r tyre low pressure

o/s/f tyre low/inner wall perished/splitting,wheel different type

side repeaters poor colour

Pass 21 Feb 2017 114,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Badly worn on inside edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 114,293 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Badly worn on inside edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 105,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear light lens damaged

rear exhaust bracket broken but system is still supported

Fail 11 Feb 2016 105,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear light lens damaged

rear exhaust bracket broken but system is still supported

Fail 17 Feb 2015 99,556 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front outer cv gaiter in poor condition

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken but system is supported

Pass 17 Feb 2015 99,556 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front outer cv gaiter in poor condition

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken but system is supported

Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,954 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2013 76,043 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 May 2012 64,805 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,150 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,756 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,590 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 35,587 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,655 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre punctured

Fail 17 Jun 2008 28,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,825 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,140 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 LXW is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

AC03 LXW is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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