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AD03 EFJ

2003 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,534 mi
Last recorded92,534 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 EFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust deteriorating at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread and on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom of screen - below wiper arms (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil dip stick tip broken off

Fail 15 Jul 2020 92,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust deteriorating at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing poorly adjusted wiper arms - clashing wit each other. adjusted and new wiper blade fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread and on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom of screen - below wiper arms (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil dip stick tip broken off

Pass 24 Jul 2019 89,622 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill - full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords PERISHING / SPLITTING IN TREAD AND HAS TWO CUTS TO OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting / deteriorating in tread and outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING / DAMAGED IN TREAD AND PERISHING ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 89,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill - full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords PERISHING / SPLITTING IN TREAD AND HAS TWO CUTS TO OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting / deteriorating in tread and outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING / DAMAGED IN TREAD AND PERISHING ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 81,454 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 78,451 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 78,451 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2016 75,989 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 72,540 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 72,540 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads approx 85% worn

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 70,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 66,278 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 60,578 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 55,198 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 49,650 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 44,930 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 44,930 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 38,430 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 32,149 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 25,844 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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AD03 EFJ is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AD03 EFJ, 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 EFJ registered?

AD03 EFJ is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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