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AF03 LJY

2003 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,038 mi
Last recorded173,038 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 173,038 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 172,940 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2014 167,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 155,357 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 148,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 138,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 138,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 128,527 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 25 Mar 2009 119,465 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 119,465 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 109,075 miles

Chip in windscreen

N/S/R wheel arch rubbing on tyre.

Oil level half way.

Fail 29 Mar 2008 109,075 miles

Chip in windscreen

N/S/R wheel arch rubbing on tyre.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil level half way.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 97,558 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 97,558 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 68,503 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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AF03 LJY is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AF03 LJY, 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 AF03 LJY registered?

AF03 LJY is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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