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AD03 EFA

2003 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,859 mi
Last recorded65,859 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 EFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 65,859 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,429 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 64,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 63,195 miles

Exhaust sytem corroded!

Has cambelt been changed?

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service light on dash!

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 May 2013 63,195 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust sytem corroded!

Has cambelt been changed?

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service light on dash!

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,827 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,756 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,172 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 52,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

back exhaust box outer corroded

front brake discs worn thin,rear brakes lock on before fronts (advise brake check)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 46,438 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,797 miles

Coolant leak

air bag tell-tell on in dash

Fail 8 Feb 2008 41,797 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag tell-tell on in dash

Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,020 miles

advise: front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,317 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 22,317 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

front registration plate deteriorating

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 EFA is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AD03 EFA, 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 AD03 EFA registered?

AD03 EFA is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 EFA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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