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AD53 WBX

2004 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

252,123 mi
Last recorded252,123 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 252,123 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, front brake discs, suspension and all brake pipes

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides very low outer edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 245,877 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 236,818 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front outer seal corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2020 236,818 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front outer seal corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 219,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 219,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 201,445 miles

General corrosion to exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 6 Jan 2018 201,445 miles

General corrosion to exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 Jan 2017 181,113 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

slight play in nearside front steering

Fail 6 Jan 2017 181,113 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front discs corroded

slight play in nearside front steering

Pass 12 Jan 2016 163,992 miles

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

child seats fitted

slight play in nearside front steering

Pass 15 Jan 2015 146,755 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 93,638 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 87,110 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,376 miles

Both the rear tyres are getting very low at 2/3mm!

Pass 12 Jan 2010 70,076 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,568 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,124 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

slight brake bind to o/s/r brake

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,689 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 WBX is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

AD53 WBX is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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