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AJ04 WVH

2004 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,139 mi
Last recorded157,139 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 WVH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 157,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 157,139 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 147,280 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 132,108 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm & wearing outer (4.1.E.1)

front position lights dull

Fail 15 Apr 2017 132,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195.65.15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking sensor (2.3.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm & wearing outer (4.1.E.1)

front position lights dull

Pass 18 Apr 2016 121,766 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Fail 18 Apr 2016 121,766 miles

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

exhaust hanger broken

Fail 18 Apr 2015 111,258 miles

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

center rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 18 Apr 2015 111,258 miles

center rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 1 Apr 2014 100,589 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 100,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 93,869 miles

exhaust bracket snapped but exhuast still secure

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

tyre size : 195.65.15

Fail 6 Apr 2013 93,869 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped but exhuast still secure

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

tyre size : 195.65.15

Fail 13 Apr 2012 87,277 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,277 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,690 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,914 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to perish but not split

Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,938 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,027 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2007 24,413 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 WVH is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WVH, 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 WVH is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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