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AD03 FSP

2003 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

247,074 mi
Last recorded247,074 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FSP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 247,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 247,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 233,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 224,489 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 224,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 215,683 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 197,170 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 78,711 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 57,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres on 2mm on edges/nsr outer tyre wall cracked/perished

Fail 2 Feb 2009 57,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres on 2mm on edges/nsr outer tyre wall cracked/perished

Pass 21 Jan 2008 39,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2007 27,125 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,349 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 FSP is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FSP, 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 FSP registered?

AD03 FSP is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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