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AF04 UPW

2004 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,526 mi
Last recorded146,526 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 UPW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 146,526 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2021 146,526 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 132,680 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 126,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 123,955 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front front tyres wearing on inner egdes

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 121,202 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 114,606 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in inner steering rack arm

Fail 15 Feb 2016 114,506 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in inner steering rack arm

Pass 24 Feb 2015 109,174 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 108,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 102,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

uneven tyre wear on front

Pass 22 Feb 2013 95,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 87,980 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

Fail 14 Feb 2011 81,894 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 81,894 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 75,295 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,826 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 65,619 miles

Rear silencer bracket corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 58,562 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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AF04 UPW is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Black 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 AF04 UPW, 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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AF04 UPW is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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