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AF03 MWC

2003 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,881 mi
Last recorded105,881 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,881 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf nsf brake discs corroded on inner faces, osf wing repeater lens cover missing,rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded and broken but silencer still well supported, limite life in rear silencer

Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,477 miles

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

front wiper blades in poor conditionb, damage to osr indicator lens,osf nsf brake discs badly corroded on inner faces,front brake pads wearing thin,dampness at powewr steering hoses/pipes

rear exhaust silencer mounting band corroded but exhaust system is adequetly supported and unlikley to fall off

Fail 6 Aug 2011 81,577 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

dampness at power steering rack. dampness at power steering hose where they mount to front sub frame,osr tyre perishing on inner and outer sidewalls

osr indicator lens broken but stil cshows amber light,front brake disc corroded on inner surfaces reducing braking surface area

rear exhaust silencer and mounting band very badly corroded and has very limited life but just meets minimum test criteria at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2011 81,577 miles

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

dampness at power steering rack. dampness at power steering hose where they mount to front sub frame,osr tyre perishing on inner and outer sidewalls

osr indicator lens broken but stil cshows amber light,front brake disc corroded on inner surfaces reducing braking surface area

rear exhaust silencer and mounting band very badly corroded and has very limited life but just meets minimum test criteria at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,239 miles

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

osf nsf brake discs corroded on inner faces reducing braking area,rear exhaust silencer and rear mounting band has a very limited life,

osr lamp unit lens damaged, os ns headlamp aim on lower limit

slight play detected at osf nsf shock absorber top mounting bushes, coolant leak from thermostat housing,

Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,493 miles

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

dampness detected at power steering hoses/pipes

evidence of radiator leaking

nsr tyre worn close to limit and outer side wall perished

os ns head lamp aim on upper limit

osf nsf brke discs corroded on inner face

play detected at brake pedal pivot bush

rear silencer has limited life

spare tyre punctured and perished

Fail 29 Jul 2009 64,493 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

dampness detected at power steering hoses/pipes

evidence of radiator leaking

nsr tyre worn close to limit and outer side wall perished

os ns head lamp aim on upper limit

osf nsf brke discs corroded on inner face

play detected at brake pedal pivot bush

rear silencer has limited life

spare tyre punctured and perished

Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,050 miles

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

exhaust system has a limited life and a minor leak of exhaust gasses from rear silencer joint

front wipers only just clear screen effectivley

nsr tyre outer sidewall perished

osf brake disc lipped

osf indicator wing repeater fading to white

Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,987 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 MWC is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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