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AD53 BFF

2003 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,594 mi
Last recorded90,594 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BFF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 90,594 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 88,509 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,839 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,104 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 81,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,249 miles

Drivers seat height adjustment mechanism not locking in position

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 75,249 miles

Drivers seat height adjustment mechanism not locking in position

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to tread area

Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,602 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 60,630 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 60,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,700 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres have slightly perished tread

rear exhaust joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2012 55,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2011 51,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall and shoulder

Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,896 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 23,979 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 19,175 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

SLIGHT IMBALANCE TO FRONT BRAKES

SMALL OIL LEAK TO STEERING RACK

SMALL OIL LEAK TO SUMP GASKIT

WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISC

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 BFF is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BFF, 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 BFF registered?

AD53 BFF is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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