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AD53 SEY

2004 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,717 mi
Last recorded56,717 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 SEY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 56,717 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 56,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 55,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 55,318 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 54,477 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 53,471 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 50,201 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 47,789 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 47,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,692 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,215 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,853 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,978 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 33,393 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,466 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 28,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Apr 2011 25,452 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 22,004 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,004 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,695 miles

N/S/R Tyre badly perished O/S/R Tyre perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 20,695 miles

N/S/R Tyre badly perished O/S/R Tyre perished

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,755 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,044 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 14,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SEY is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

AD53 SEY is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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