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AF03 LLA

2003 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

168,932 mi
Last recorded168,932 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LLA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 168,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 168,695 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 168,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 167,477 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 167,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 165,637 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 157,522 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 157,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 150,120 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 142,457 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 134,380 miles

coolant leak

under trays / covers fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 126,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres deteriorating/perishing & worn uneven.

Pass 2 May 2014 117,112 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge,o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 26 Apr 2014 117,112 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 106,095 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 94,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

power steering pump slightly noisy.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,065 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,250 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 69,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,816 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,357 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,010 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 LLA is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AF03 LLA, 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 LLA registered?

AF03 LLA is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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