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AD53 SBY

2004 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,286 mi
Last recorded89,286 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 SBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,286 miles

there are signs that the o/s/f ABS sensor has been fouling the drive shaft ring

Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,784 miles

the o/s/f ABS sensor is rubbing on the stator ring

Fail 2 Apr 2013 77,768 miles

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

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

the o/s/f ABS sensor is rubbing on the stator ring

Pass 31 Mar 2012 66,472 miles

the centre exhaust is very deteriorated

the rear tyres are worn right on the legal limit

Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,146 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,476 miles

the exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,574 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,599 miles

front tyres are worn

Fail 23 Jan 2008 31,599 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres are worn

Pass 30 Jan 2007 24,284 miles

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 SBY is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

AD53 SBY is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is AD53 SBY safe to buy?

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