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AF54 HFL

2004 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,206 mi
Last recorded113,206 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HFL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 113,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 110,657 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 110,656 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 109,145 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 109,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 107,927 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 107,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 103,041 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 103,041 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,955 miles

rear exhaust rattling on axle beam

Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,577 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 83,849 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)

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

front wiper blades are split at the ends

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,849 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)

front wiper blades are split at the ends

Fail 20 Aug 2013 75,800 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,800 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,308 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear hanging bracket of middle section

Fail 21 Aug 2012 69,308 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear hanging bracket of middle section

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,486 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 64,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,549 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,475 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 53,475 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

n/s/r tyre has deep cuts in the tread

no spare wheel is fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,936 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,512 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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AF54 HFL is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AF54 HFL, 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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AF54 HFL is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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