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AD52 FHC

2003 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,121 mi
Last recorded74,121 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 FHC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,121 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 74,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2011 64,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 52,571 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2010 52,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,150 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 42,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,259 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 29,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 16,291 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 8,665 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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AD52 FHC is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AD52 FHC, 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 AD52 FHC registered?

AD52 FHC is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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