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AD52 ZXR

2003 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,943 mi
Last recorded74,943 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ZXR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,943 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 74,943 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,146 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 71,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 63,659 miles

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 26 Jun 2014 63,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 58,024 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2012 49,758 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 49,758 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,021 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,933 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,146 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 26,146 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,475 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,577 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,672 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 11,251 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 ZXR is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZXR, 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 ZXR registered?

AD52 ZXR is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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