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AD53 BHW

2004 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,821 mi
Last recorded117,821 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BHW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 117,821 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 106,547 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 96,746 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 96,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped at flexi (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped at flexi (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 89,463 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,542 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 73,557 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 73,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 66,924 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 59,782 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,279 miles

very slight movement in o/s/f wheel

Fail 11 Jan 2011 53,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

very slight movement in o/s/f wheel

Pass 11 Jan 2010 47,912 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 47,912 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,879 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,845 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 27,845 miles

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

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 BHW is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BHW, 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 BHW is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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