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YK03 CCS

2003 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,424 mi
Last recorded113,424 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 CCS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 113,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear view mirror loose but not insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2017 105,952 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cant check condition of front brake pads

rear view mirror loose but not insecure

Pass 9 May 2016 99,011 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 91,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2015 91,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2014 86,367 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)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

center exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f tyre perished and weairing thin on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2013 80,985 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre thin on outer edge

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre thin on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2012 74,938 miles

interor mirror loose

Pass 3 May 2011 67,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2010 61,219 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 May 2009 54,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 54,065 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 47,607 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,607 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2007 40,934 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 33,015 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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YK03 CCS is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YK03 CCS, 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 YK03 CCS registered?

YK03 CCS is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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