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AD52 FJC

2003 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,138 mi
Last recorded158,138 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 FJC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 158,138 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 149,823 miles

Nearside Front slight play in lower ball joint

Nearside Front tyre tread low on inside edge

Offside Front tyre tread low on inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 144,099 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 138,070 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 131,540 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges

Fail 20 Sep 2013 131,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 122,129 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

Fail 27 Sep 2012 122,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 114,076 miles

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

middle section of exhaust corroding and leaking at rear support bracket

Pass 15 Oct 2010 108,836 miles

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2010 108,740 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2009 100,869 miles

front tyres feathering on edges

intermittant fault on lighting stalk

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2008 90,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

intermittant fault on light switch/stalk

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread area

rear exhaust box leaking to excess

Pass 4 Oct 2007 81,355 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 70,987 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 54,971 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 FJC is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AD52 FJC, 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 FJC registered?

AD52 FJC is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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