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AD53 WCR

2004 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,963 mi
Last recorded108,963 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 WCR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 108,963 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 108,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,793 miles

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

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

later type lamp fitted to nearside rear ( early type fitted to offside rear)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 104,793 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

drivers seat tilt mechanism requires attention

later type lamp fitted to nearside rear ( early type fitted to offside rear)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 101,240 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 101,240 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 96,065 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 89,145 miles

2x ball joints slight play

drivers side seat slight play

Fail 30 Jan 2012 89,143 miles

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

2x ball joints slight play

drivers side seat slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,748 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 81,508 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 74,634 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 74,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 65,439 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 53,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 45,117 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 WCR is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

AD53 WCR is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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