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AF03 MWV

2003 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,049 mi
Last recorded80,049 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.7mm cracking and wearing inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge bald

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both rear sills damaged

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 80,047 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides and worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour bot sides (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.7mm cracking and wearing inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge bald

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both rear sills damaged

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,981 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 68,890 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,686 miles

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

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

slight noise on o/s/front wheel

Fail 11 Apr 2014 63,686 miles

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

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

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

slight noise on o/s/front wheel

Pass 8 Apr 2013 58,631 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,590 miles

n/s/f coil spring broken

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,268 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 48,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,598 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,729 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,315 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,885 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 MWV is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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