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AF03 LJA

2003 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,800 mi
Last recorded159,800 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LJA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 159,800 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in and around clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner steering rack has play

Pass 15 Feb 2024 157,895 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens fading, starting to effect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front subframe corroded badly offside

general corrosion all over underside

rear exhaust bracket corroded, broken but still secure

Pass 22 Feb 2023 155,999 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 154,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 153,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion at various points (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working. Non obligatory due to age of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 152,397 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 152,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 150,367 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front end of outer sill corroded and weak

Fail 13 Feb 2019 150,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both sections after cat/converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front end of outer sill corroded and weak

Pass 15 Feb 2018 146,418 miles

Cambelt sounds a little tight, may require adjustment

Nearside Front outer sill showing signs off corrosion

Nearside Inner steering tie rod may have slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 142,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 142,416 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 137,517 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 137,517 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 133,202 miles

slight play on n\s inner rack end

Pass 24 Feb 2014 129,459 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 125,658 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 117,357 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 111,480 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 111,480 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 103,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 95,387 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 95,387 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 86,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 83,314 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 61,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AF03 LJA is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF03 LJA, 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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AF03 LJA is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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