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AD03 FRT

2003 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,104 mi
Last recorded105,104 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FRT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 105,104 miles

Front brake discs are corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight leak from power steering switch.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,806 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r handbrake cable insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2015 100,806 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r handbrake cable insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2014 94,983 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside rear tyre slighty chafed on inner

Pass 20 Dec 2012 83,721 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering operation feels slightly heavy

Fail 20 Dec 2012 83,721 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering operation feels slightly heavy

Fail 7 Dec 2011 70,773 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres just begining to split and perish

Pass 7 Dec 2011 70,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres just begining to split and perish

Fail 7 Dec 2010 56,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 56,030 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 43,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 43,632 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,671 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 16,281 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 14,914 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 11,837 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 FRT is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FRT, 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 FRT registered?

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

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