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AJ04 UTW

2004 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,355 mi
Last recorded114,355 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 UTW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2017 114,355 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,600 miles

brake fluid reservoir overfilled

n/s cv boot seeping grease

Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,550 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,516 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 77,885 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,376 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 53,892 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 46,039 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 39,763 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 29,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 May 2008 29,554 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 22,660 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 UTW is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

AJ04 UTW is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2004.

Is AJ04 UTW safe to buy?

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