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AD53 WCO

2004 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,745 mi
Last recorded153,745 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 WCO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 153,745 miles

both front outer sills badly corroded but out of prescribed areas

both rear outer sills corroded

front brake pads worn thin

nearside front anti roll bar linkrod has slight play in a ball joint

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

offside front suspension top mount has stiffness

offside front tyre bald outer edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

spare wheel missing at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2018 153,701 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

front brake pads worn thin

both front outer sills badly corroded but out of prescribed areas

both rear outer sills corroded

nearside front anti roll bar linkrod has slight play in a ball joint

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

offside front suspension top mount has stiffness

offside front tyre bald outer edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

spare wheel missing at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2017 146,265 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

nearside front link rod slight play

rear exhaust box slight blow

Fail 7 Jun 2017 146,210 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads getting low

nearside front link rod slight play

offside front tyre had screw in tread and leaking air

rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 23 Oct 2015 132,051 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 126,691 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 126,691 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 115,978 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 115,978 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 106,832 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 96,593 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 Jan 2012 96,593 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Jan 2011 85,914 miles

oil filler cap missing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 75,288 miles

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

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

n/s/r number plate lamp, lens missing

rear exhaust bracket corroded and getting weak

slight side to side movement at brake pedal

Pass 23 Jan 2009 63,624 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 63,624 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,771 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,849 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 39,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 WCO is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WCO, 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 WCO registered?

AD53 WCO is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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