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AD03 EEP

2003 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,044 mi
Last recorded119,044 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 EEP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2022 119,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall marked in yellow. (perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant LOW.

Engine warning light on,engine fault.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 102,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 May 2021 102,519 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 May 2021 102,493 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 100,038 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,040 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,824 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 91,824 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 86,694 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 86,693 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,554 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,643 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,173 miles

nearside rear tyre perished cracks forming .

offside door mirror damaged .

offside rear tyre perished cracks forming .

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,348 miles

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

nearside rear tyre old & perrished

Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,753 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2010 56,131 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 49,677 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 part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn uneven + perished

Pass 23 May 2008 42,232 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 42,232 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 31,466 miles

slight surface cracking to both rear tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,555 miles

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

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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AD03 EEP is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD03 EEP, 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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AD03 EEP is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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