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AF54 HFU

2004 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,599 mi
Last recorded131,599 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 131,599 miles

Nearside Rear tyre at 3mm tread depth

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

oil filler cap missing

Fail 19 Jul 2017 131,599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre at 3mm tread depth

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 14 Sep 2016 126,524 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 126,524 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 119,688 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 119,688 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,162 miles

Rear exhaust braket corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 94,799 miles

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken but still supporting exhaust adequately

Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,146 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 85,146 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,754 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 80,754 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,871 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 71,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 58,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front brakes discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,984 miles

front brakes discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,024 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 48,024 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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 HFU is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HFU, 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 HFU is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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