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GU53 KYA

2003 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,416 mi
Last recorded161,416 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 KYA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 161,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 244,235 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 145,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn edges close to limit

Fail 20 Jul 2017 145,800 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn edges close to limit

Pass 3 May 2016 173,003 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 135,835 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 127,707 miles

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

marks and wiper marks in windscreen

nearside front tyre heavilly worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre heavilly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

spare wheel flat

tape on nearside front seat belt

Fail 24 Jan 2014 127,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

marks and wiper marks in windscreen

nearside front tyre heavilly worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre heavilly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

spare wheel flat

tape on nearside front seat belt

Pass 26 Jan 2013 119,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jan 2013 119,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 119,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2012 111,073 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 99,757 miles

front pads 70% worn

front tyres wearing low inside edge

some wear front discs

Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,414 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,569 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,085 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/rear tyre slightly perished

spair tyre flat

Pass 10 Oct 2006 46,165 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 46,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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GU53 KYA is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU53 KYA, 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 GU53 KYA registered?

GU53 KYA is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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