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A20 AYN

2004 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,527 mi
Last recorded141,527 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 AYN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 141,527 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 134,131 miles

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 122,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2013 122,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 112,827 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 112,827 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nearside bottomball joint pinch bolt is incorrect type

Pass 21 Sep 2011 101,688 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 89,066 miles

Front wipers very loose!!

Rear wiper split!

Slight play in steering rack on offside!

Fail 28 Aug 2010 89,063 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wipers very loose!!

Rear wiper split!

Slight play in steering rack on offside!

Fail 29 Aug 2009 72,317 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 72,317 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 58,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 58,105 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 42,343 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 41,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.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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A20 AYN is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A20 AYN, 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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A20 AYN is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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