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AJ04 UTX

2004 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,740 mi
Last recorded160,740 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 UTX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 160,740 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 160,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 156,008 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from view.

Headlamp internal adjuster set to 0 to allow for headlamp aim check.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of seatbelt.

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of seatbelt.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 155,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from view.

Headlamp internal adjuster set to 0 to allow for headlamp aim check.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of seatbelt.

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of seatbelt.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 140,606 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 140,516 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear silencer strap broken

Pass 21 May 2014 127,339 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 127,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 114,545 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 114,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 May 2012 105,045 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 105,045 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2011 92,814 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Fail 6 May 2011 92,814 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 18 May 2010 81,164 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 71,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 60,620 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 60,583 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 47,863 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 UTX is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AJ04 UTX, 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 UTX is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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