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AD03 UFK

2003 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,865 mi
Last recorded129,865 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 UFK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 129,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by rack close to excessive (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 20 Nov 2020 120,417 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes damp

Fail 20 Nov 2020 120,414 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipes damp

Pass 23 Jul 2019 109,977 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 109,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 98,394 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join nearing excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit advise brake check (1.2.1 (e))

Front nearside & offside tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scored nearing excessive (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component union above steering rack nearing excessive (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal anti-slip provision rubber missing

Fail 14 Jul 2018 98,023 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join nearing excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit advise brake check (1.2.1 (e))

Front nearside & offside tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scored nearing excessive (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component union above steering rack nearing excessive (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal anti-slip provision rubber missing

Pass 26 Jun 2017 86,535 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Wheel cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,196 miles

Nearside windscreen scratched

Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,993 miles

silght wear in drivers seat mechanism

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,460 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,302 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,357 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,906 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,689 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,231 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 17 Jun 2008 39,024 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 39,017 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,661 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,864 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 27,864 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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 UFK is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UFK, 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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AD03 UFK is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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