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MF03 MZD

2003 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,378 mi
Last recorded133,378 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 MZD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2015 133,378 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2015 133,378 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 109,795 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 109,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 103,403 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 103,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,472 miles

both front tyres worn

Fail 24 Feb 2012 96,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn

Pass 28 Feb 2011 89,827 miles

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 89,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 83,834 miles

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

indicators slight discoulered

Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,200 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 69,879 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 57,375 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 57,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 42,545 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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MF03 MZD is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF03 MZD, 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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MF03 MZD is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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