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AD04 ZKE

2004 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

135,462 mi
Last recorded135,462 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 ZKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 135,462 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 135,391 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 124,850 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside rear brake has slight bind

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 124,808 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside rear brake has slight bind

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 117,146 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jul 2015 117,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Aug 2014 107,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 107,869 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,322 miles

engine oil low

o/s handbrake not returning fully

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats etc.

spare tyre badly perished

Fail 12 Aug 2013 97,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil low

o/s handbrake not returning fully

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats etc.

spare tyre badly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2012 86,185 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 86,182 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,238 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 65,158 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 64,959 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,340 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 55,318 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 42,124 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre wear

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight surface cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,242 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 34,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 ZKE is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

AD04 ZKE is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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