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AD52 WFV

2003 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,473 mi
Last recorded123,473 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 123,473 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 120,632 miles

all indicator bulbs faded

both front tyres close to limit

front anti roll bar links worn

front flexible brake hoses perished

high level stop lamp partially illuminated

spare tyre bald

Fail 3 Jun 2016 120,632 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all indicator bulbs faded

both front tyres close to limit

front anti roll bar links worn

front flexible brake hoses perished

high level stop lamp partially illuminated

spare tyre bald

Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,650 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,844 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 111,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 104,772 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 104,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 97,681 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both number plate lamp covers missing

Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both number plate lamp covers missing

Fail 27 Oct 2010 86,997 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 78,717 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 78,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 71,937 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 64,371 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 64,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 56,926 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 WFV is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

AD52 WFV is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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