MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,083 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
all 4 tyres unevenly worn and close to limit
front pads getting low
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
all 4 tyres unevenly worn and close to limit
front pads getting low
nearside rear tyre worn on the edge / rec change
offside rear tyre worn to the limiters
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear tyre worn on the edge / rec change
offside rear tyre worn to the limiters
2 bulbs in centre brake light inop
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seat at n/s/r
front suspension rear bushes starting to split
rear silencer heavily corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
2 bulbs in centre brake light inop
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seat at n/s/r
front suspension rear bushes starting to split
rear silencer heavily corroded
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Tax disc on wrong side of windscreen.
n/s front tyre wearing badly on outer edge,?
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tax disc on wrong side of windscreen.
n/s front tyre wearing badly on outer edge,?
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM53 MGZ is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 SM53 MGZ, 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 SM53 MGZ registered?
SM53 MGZ is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 2003.
Is SM53 MGZ safe to buy?
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