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AD03 UKZ

2003 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,071 mi
Last recorded101,071 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 101,071 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

damp around steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,617 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 81,615 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,336 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 63,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 600,020 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edge

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,112 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 51,201 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 51,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 46,447 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 46,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Both near side tyres have kerbing damage

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,056 miles

side walls scuffed on both n/s tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,222 miles

n/s front & rear tyres side w3alls scuffed

Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,285 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 29,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,519 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 UKZ 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 66.7%.

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 UKZ, 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 UKZ registered?

AD03 UKZ is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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