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0291 XJ

2004 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,109 mi
Last recorded156,109 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration0291 XJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 156,109 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

engine oil leaks

rattle from inside front of exhaust

Fail 26 Jan 2010 156,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

engine oil leaks

front tyres worn on edges

rattle from inside front of exhaust

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Dec 2008 124,796 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 124,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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0291 XJ is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 74,411 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 0291 XJ, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 0291 XJ registered?

0291 XJ is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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