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AD52 ZWE

2003 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,006 mi
Last recorded153,006 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ZWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 153,006 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 153,006 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 144,570 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 144,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 135,605 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 135,605 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 124,514 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 124,514 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 124,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 113,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 113,432 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working when sidelights on bulb fitted incorrectly (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 106,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,565 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 99,562 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 93,701 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 87,410 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 81,619 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,640 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 68,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit / cracked & perrished

Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,043 miles

nearside rear outer sill damaged near seat belt mounting

Fail 19 Jan 2009 61,043 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

nearside rear outer sill damaged near seat belt mounting

Pass 18 Jan 2008 53,582 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 47,883 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 41,390 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 ZWE is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZWE, 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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AD52 ZWE is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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