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AD53 BGU

2004 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

200,478 mi
Last recorded200,478 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 200,478 miles

aux belt deteriorated

both rear inner rims slightly buckled

centre rear seat belt buckle button has to be pushed in to be able to secure seatbelt

damage to boot lid but no sharp edges

fuel cap casing deteriorated

gear knob worn

n/s/f and o/s/r door hinges stiff

n/s/f outer sill repaired

o/s side repeater slightly discoloured

o/s wing mirror casing damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust box repaired

slight corrosion in n/s/r brake pipe

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

Fail 30 Nov 2015 200,476 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

aux belt deteriorated

both rear inner rims slightly buckled

centre rear seat belt buckle button has to be pushed in to be able to secure seatbelt

damage to boot lid but no sharp edges

fuel cap casing deteriorated

gear knob worn

n/s/f and o/s/r door hinges stiff

n/s/f outer sill repaired

o/s side repeater slightly discoloured

o/s wing mirror casing damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust box repaired

slight corrosion in n/s/r brake pipe

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

Pass 4 Dec 2014 197,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

boot lid damaged

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

rear exhaust box repaired

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

Fail 2 Dec 2014 197,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

boot lid damaged

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

rear exhaust box repaired

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

Pass 4 Dec 2013 193,510 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 193,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2013 143,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Aug 2012 177,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 177,517 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 159,142 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 147,671 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

airbag light on

engine rpm not reaching max

Fail 10 Jan 2011 147,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

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

airbag light on

engine rpm not reaching max

Fail 8 Jan 2010 139,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 139,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 130,238 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 106,980 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Dec 2006 82,322 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on legal limit

wing mirrors damaged †

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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AD53 BGU is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AD53 BGU, 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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AD53 BGU is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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