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AF54 HFY

2004 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,584 mi
Last recorded194,584 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 194,584 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 194,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint NS + OS (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NS + OS (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven NS low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 184,779 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 176,566 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 176,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 167,499 miles

Slight play in off side track rod end ball joint.

Fail 2 Aug 2012 167,499 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in off side track rod end ball joint.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 159,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear shockabsorbers gaitors split.

front brake discs lipped.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 159,604 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear shockabsorbers gaitors split.

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 27 May 2010 146,031 miles

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

nsr number plate lamp unit secure at time of test but repair might not stay secure for long

Fail 25 May 2010 145,967 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 134,112 miles

ADVISE O/S rear tyre wearing low @ 2.5mm

Fail 12 Jan 2009 134,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE O/S rear tyre wearing low @ 2.5mm

Pass 16 Nov 2007 118,643 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 HFY is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HFY, 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 AF54 HFY registered?

AF54 HFY is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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