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AD53 BCV

2003 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,088 mi
Last recorded157,088 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BCV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 157,088 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

eml on

Pass 2 Aug 2018 150,024 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 144,105 miles

EML light illuminated

Fail 8 Aug 2017 144,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

EML light illuminated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 139,495 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front inner brake pipes rusty

advise rear brake hose ends rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2016 138,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise front inner brake pipe rusty (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise rear brake hose ends rusty (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 134,105 miles

advise rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 11 Aug 2014 129,162 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 124,228 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 115,396 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 106,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,727 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 100,019 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 96,634 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 91,346 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 82,480 miles

heavy corrosion rear exhaust small hole in rear exhaust

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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AD53 BCV is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD53 BCV, 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 AD53 BCV registered?

AD53 BCV is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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