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AD03 EFL

2003 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,147 mi
Last recorded93,147 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 EFL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,147 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 87,712 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust center section poor condition at rear joint

offside headlamp poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2018 84,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,277 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2016 75,825 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 May 2015 70,067 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 65,556 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 62,132 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close legal limit

Fail 23 May 2013 62,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close legal limit

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2012 57,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor

Fail 28 May 2012 57,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor

Pass 28 May 2011 52,417 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 46,855 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 46,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 39,371 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 10 May 2008 34,027 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 29,239 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 22,290 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2006 22,290 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 EFL is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

AD03 EFL is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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