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AD53 BHU

2004 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,178 mi
Last recorded167,178 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 167,178 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 159,428 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 153,295 miles

Advise: both sides rear outer seat belts not fully inspected due to child seats fitted

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 153,295 miles

Advise: both sides rear outer seat belts not fully inspected due to child seats fitted

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 146,377 miles

Advise: front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 7 Jan 2012 132,916 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 122,752 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 122,752 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 110,134 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 94,975 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 78,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre has damage to outer wall. No ply or cords exposed.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 78,457 miles

offside front tyre has damage to outer wall. No ply or cords exposed.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 63,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 BHU is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BHU, 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 AD53 BHU registered?

AD53 BHU is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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The MOT history for AD53 BHU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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