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SM53 MGZ

2003 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,083 mi
Last recorded85,083 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 MGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 85,083 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 85,049 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 75,349 miles

all 4 tyres unevenly worn and close to limit

front pads getting low

Fail 8 Feb 2013 75,349 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,942 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the edge / rec change

offside rear tyre worn to the limiters

Fail 10 Feb 2012 65,942 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,606 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 61,597 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 55,927 miles

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,?

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,927 miles

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,?

Pass 8 Aug 2008 50,037 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,691 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,609 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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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.

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