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2003 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · FA03 VNJ

FA03 VNJ

2003 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/08/2003. Recorded mileage 160,382 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
CITROEN XSARA
Year / Origin
2003 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17/11/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
160,382 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/11/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1587cc

FA03 VNJ Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2022
  • 160,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 13 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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FA03 VNJ Mileage History

  1. 29/09/200638,012 mi
  2. 28/09/200746,896 mi+8,884 mi
  3. 29/09/200854,572 mi+7,676 mi
  4. 01/10/200961,389 mi+6,817 mi
  5. 01/10/200961,389 mi
  6. 28/09/201068,921 mi+7,532 mi
  7. 28/09/201068,921 mi
  8. 01/10/201177,282 mi+8,361 mi
  9. 01/10/201177,282 mi
  10. 01/10/201285,754 mi+8,472 mi
  11. 03/10/201285,754 mi
  12. 30/09/201393,129 mi+7,375 mi
  13. 01/10/201393,129 mi
  14. 25/09/201499,088 mi+5,959 mi
  15. 30/09/201499,201 mi+113 mi
  16. 24/09/2015109,182 mi+9,981 mi
  17. 02/10/2015109,182 mi
  18. 30/09/2016118,340 mi+9,158 mi
  19. 07/10/2016118,340 mi
  20. 05/10/2017123,844 mi+5,504 mi
  21. 12/10/2017123,906 mi+62 mi
  22. 10/10/2018132,939 mi+9,033 mi
  23. 25/10/2018133,101 mi+162 mi
  24. 08/10/2019141,477 mi+8,376 mi
  25. 08/10/2019141,477 mi
  26. 02/11/2020146,159 mi+4,682 mi
  27. 09/11/2020146,165 mi+6 mi
  28. 18/10/2021146,895 mi+730 mi
  29. 25/10/2021146,895 mi
  30. 18/11/2022160,382 mi+13,487 mi

Average of roughly 7,583 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

FA03 VNJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 16:50
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen Xsara (FA03 VNJ) between September 2006 and November 2022.

The record contains 17 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 18 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 59 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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