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AD52 WFU

2003 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,540 mi
Last recorded103,540 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 WFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,540 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 103,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 98,041 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 98,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 90,228 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,484 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 83,484 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,462 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 76,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 65,862 miles

flexy hoses deteriorated

front tyres worn and perished

unable to get full view of brakes through wheels

Fail 3 May 2011 65,862 miles

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

flexy hoses deteriorated

front tyres worn and perished

unable to get full view of brakes through wheels

Fail 15 Dec 2010 65,852 miles

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

flexy hoses deterioated

front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,852 miles

flexy hoses deterioated

front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 23 Dec 2009 58,792 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/p.a.s pump noisy/o/s/f tyre low on edge/high level brake light insecure on one side

Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,225 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 43,594 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 35,063 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 27,026 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 27,026 miles

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

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 WFU is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

AD52 WFU is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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