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MV53 NCN

2003 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,574 mi
Last recorded51,574 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Xsara76,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 NCN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,574 miles

O/S/F and N/S/R tyre on legal limit

Fail 14 Sep 2015 51,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F and N/S/R tyre on legal limit

Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,966 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 46,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,294 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 42,294 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,192 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 38,191 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2012 36,633 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 36,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 30,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,874 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,170 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,110 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,357 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 15,663 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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MV53 NCN is a 2003 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV53 NCN, 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 MV53 NCN registered?

MV53 NCN is a 2003 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MV53 NCN safe to buy?

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