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MA03 ZVM

2003 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

188,187 mi
Last recorded188,187 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 ZVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 188,187 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 May 2016 158,780 miles

Low OIl

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 May 2016 158,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush suspension arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Low OIl

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,914 miles

front tyre treads worn low

mid'exhaust corroded and blowing

o/s rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2013 91,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust cat'front pipe corroded

front brake discs corroded

play in both front ball joints,advise replacement soon

Pass 4 Apr 2012 86,561 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,143 miles

n/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Apr 2010 72,177 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,995 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 11 Apr 2008 55,643 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 55,643 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,367 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,457 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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MA03 ZVM is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MA03 ZVM, 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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MA03 ZVM is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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