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AD04 XEP

2004 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,107 mi
Last recorded137,107 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XEP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 137,107 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2016 122,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 122,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 111,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside & offside front lower arm (rear bushes ) deteriorating

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorating

offside rear handbrake (outer casing) deteriorating

Pass 2 Jan 2014 102,297 miles

All tyres getting low on tread

Engine cover and plastic trims under bonnet insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front suspension spring clonking when steering turned

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edges ( under inflated)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2013 102,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

All tyres getting low on tread

Engine cover and plastic trims under bonnet insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front suspension spring clonking when steering turned

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edges ( under inflated)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 92,943 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 92,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyre pressures low

Pass 8 Aug 2011 82,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 72,602 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 72,602 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 61,575 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 61,575 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,433 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,381 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,504 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake light incorrect wattage

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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AD04 XEP is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD04 XEP, 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 AD04 XEP registered?

AD04 XEP is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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