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AJ04 JAU

2004 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,249 mi
Last recorded110,249 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 JAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 110,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 98,502 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,636 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 83,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise nsr tyre starting to go out of shape

advise os indicator inop in towbar electrics

advise osr tyre starting to crack on tread wall

advise slight damage to ns mirror

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,773 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,058 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 53,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,304 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,721 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,854 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 35,854 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JAU is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JAU, 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 AJ04 JAU registered?

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

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