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AD52 ZVY

2003 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,939 mi
Last recorded154,939 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ZVY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2012 154,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 140,855 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

n/s number plate lens missing

o/s/r tyre perishing and low on tread

rear wiper split

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2011 140,855 miles

n/s number plate lens missing

o/s/r tyre perishing and low on tread

rear wiper split

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2011 135,100 miles

various floor and chassis members starting to corrode

Fail 23 Feb 2011 135,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

various floor and chassis members starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2009 114,877 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

slight surface corrosion to rear of undervehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2008 108,678 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 108,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 99,396 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 89,781 miles

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

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 ZVY is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZVY, 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 ZVY registered?

AD52 ZVY is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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