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AD52 ZWH

2003 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,504 mi
Last recorded99,504 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ZWH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 99,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 99,444 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 88,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 88,350 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 79,583 miles

Rear rear seats in folded position not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 30 May 2018 79,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear rear seats in folded position not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,061 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Both tyres perishing/wearing on edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall in poor condition

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Radiator leaking

Fail 25 Feb 2016 66,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall in poor condition

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Radiator leaking

Fail 16 Feb 2015 63,512 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,512 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,150 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,176 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,522 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 54,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,544 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,714 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 43,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,626 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,213 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 31,543 miles

slight leak from top coolant hose to engine connection

Pass 10 Jan 2006 22,697 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 22,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZWH is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,360cc 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 ZWH, 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 ZWH is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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