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SW52FWA
2003 CITROEN XSARA
Colour: Beige
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1997cc
General Information
- Registration SW52FWA
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model XSARA
- Year 2003
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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95 Total Defects Recorded
9 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 114,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,968 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 110,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,199 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,435 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2018 9 Jun 202615 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 101,435 MI
9 Jun 202614 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,624 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2017 9 Jun 202612 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Spare tyre defective deflated ()
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
10 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,595 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- inner surfaces on front brake discs deteriorated
10 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill holed (5.2.6)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- inner surfaces on front brake discs deteriorated
- offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge
- nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
16 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,846 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,710 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,175 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2013 9 Jun 20263 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
2 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,102 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,516 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,900 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 43,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,539 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2009 9 Jun 202613 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,623 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2008 9 Jun 202613 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 31,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
28 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,551 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2007 9 Jun 202628 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 19,189 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW52FWA was registered on 2003-01-04
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