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A9 YYA

2004 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,062 mi
Last recorded88,062 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 YYA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side brake discs scored and pitted. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre inner shoulder wearing smooth.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Lamp damaged. (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre outer side wall has a minor cut.

Fail 31 Mar 2017 88,001 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre inner shoulder worn (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side brake discs scored and pitted. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre inner shoulder wearing smooth.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Lamp damaged. (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre outer side wall has a minor cut.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,683 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 80,658 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2014 77,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 77,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2013 68,153 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 68,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 58,127 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,411 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 47,411 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,259 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,878 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,549 miles

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

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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A9 YYA is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A9 YYA, 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 A9 YYA registered?

A9 YYA is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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