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AD52 WGX

2003 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,901 mi
Last recorded122,901 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 WGX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 122,901 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 115,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 110,103 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 110,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 96,673 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 84,297 miles

as per test 747615081210

Fail 12 Oct 2011 84,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,285 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,405 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,583 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 65,580 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,339 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

front brake pads approx 70% worn.

Fail 22 Jan 2008 57,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

front brake pads approx 70% worn.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,938 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 49,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads approx 50% worn.

nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly.

nearside frontdoor mirror casing surround damaged.

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 41,650 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 41,650 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 WGX is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AD52 WGX, 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 WGX registered?

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

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