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AJ04 CVN

2004 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,597 mi
Last recorded127,597 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 CVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 127,597 miles

Boot lid trim missing

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe rear silencer end slightly holed at mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel flap missing

Headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

Nearside Outer sill is soft when pushed but still solid

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 127,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various points on outer tread also perished on treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Boot lid trim missing

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe rear silencer end slightly holed at mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel flap missing

Headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

Nearside Outer sill is soft when pushed but still solid

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 125,071 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

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

Fuel cap door missing

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear tailgate trim missing.

Rear wiper blade missing.

Fail 15 Dec 2022 125,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

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

Fuel cap door missing

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear tailgate trim missing.

Rear wiper blade missing.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 121,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

both rear lights damaged

n/s washer jet poor

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

n/s/r & o/s/f seatbelts fraying & damaged slightly

number plate lamp boot trim missing

rear brakes noisy

Fail 7 Dec 2021 121,521 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

both rear lights damaged

n/s washer jet poor

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

n/s/r & o/s/f seatbelts fraying & damaged slightly

number plate lamp boot trim missing

rear brakes noisy

Pass 2 Dec 2020 116,159 miles

n/s/r lamp lens damaged slightly

o/s and n/s rear seatbelts fraying

Fail 1 Dec 2020 116,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre worn out of shape and below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both number plate lamps (4.7.1 (a))

headlight tarnishing

n/s/r lamp lens damaged slightly

o/s and n/s rear seatbelts fraying

Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,995 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 102,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR RUBBER MOUNTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 79,556 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 79,556 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,921 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,680 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,845 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres showing extra wear on outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,178 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,640 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,192 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)

slight wear on front brake discs,front brake pads wearing.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 25,599 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,720 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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AJ04 CVN is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ04 CVN, 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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AJ04 CVN is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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