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AD03 FRR

2003 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,487 mi
Last recorded58,487 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FRR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,487 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Mar 2018 58,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,572 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 55,572 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 51,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,599 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 49,599 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 45,365 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 43,008 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

baffels broken up in exhaust back box

Pass 21 May 2013 43,008 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

baffels broken up in exhaust back box

Pass 19 May 2012 39,664 miles

Front wipers split but still clearing the windscreen effectively

Slight exhaust blow on the rear exhaust clamp

Pass 28 May 2011 36,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

light scratches to windscreen (wiper)

Pass 29 May 2010 33,068 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 33,068 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 29,692 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 26,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2007 22,778 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,176 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 FRR is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FRR, 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 FRR registered?

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

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