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AD54 BUO

2004 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,583 mi
Last recorded141,583 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 BUO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2018 141,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust bracket brocken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 138,426 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 131,764 miles

adjust lights in car recheck adjust lights to mot spec

front discs worn

knock from n/s front

n/s rear disc corroded inner / outer face

n/s rear outer pad worn

suggest tracking check

Fail 26 Nov 2015 131,764 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater incorrect colour both badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

adjust lights in car recheck adjust lights to mot spec

front discs worn

knock from n/s front

n/s rear disc corroded inner / outer face

n/s rear outer pad worn

suggest tracking check

Pass 5 Jan 2015 126,864 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box support cable tied on

Fail 3 Jan 2015 126,839 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box support cable tied on

Pass 17 Dec 2013 120,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear light cluster damaged

rear exhaust box support bracket temp rep with cable ties

Fail 17 Dec 2013 120,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear light cluster damaged

rear discs corroded inner / outer faces

rear exhaust box support bracket temp rep with cable ties

Pass 20 Dec 2012 113,086 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,244 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 97,238 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 83,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,506 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,394 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,759 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 30,759 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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AD54 BUO is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AD54 BUO, 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 AD54 BUO registered?

AD54 BUO is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is AD54 BUO safe to buy?

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