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AJ53 CUV

2004 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,170 mi
Last recorded169,170 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CUV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 169,170 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight play in steering rack tierods

Fail 6 Sep 2018 169,170 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight play in steering rack tierods

Pass 7 Sep 2017 156,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 156,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 145,363 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 145,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 129,360 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 114,899 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 101,322 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 101,322 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 87,199 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,133 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 61,288 miles

nearside rear tyre poor condition - wearing low + cracks in tread

Pass 29 Jan 2010 49,422 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,976 miles

N/s and o/s/rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,102 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 34,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 26,418 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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AJ53 CUV is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ53 CUV, 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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AJ53 CUV is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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