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AJ53 CVK

2004 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

183,139 mi
Last recorded183,139 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 183,139 miles

Both headlamp aims cloudy

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside mirror glass damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2023 183,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both headlamp aims cloudy

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2022 173,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front noise from top suspension mount area when turned from lock to lock

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 173,837 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front noise from top suspension mount area when turned from lock to lock

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 163,784 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

cracked o/s door mirror

Pass 18 Sep 2020 153,466 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 153,427 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 143,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 143,026 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 127,099 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mount is noisey when turned from lock to lock

Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 127,099 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper strut mount is noisey when turned from lock to lock

Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 113,978 miles

noise from steering when turned from lock to locked

Fail 8 Sep 2017 113,970 miles

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

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

noise from steering when turned from lock to locked

Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,501 miles

cracked windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2015 86,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 74,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2014 74,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,419 miles

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

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

rear brake noise

top film tint fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2012 64,780 miles

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,409 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,272 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,360 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tracking

Pass 4 Feb 2008 41,069 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 41,069 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,654 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 35,542 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 35,542 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 CVK is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AJ53 CVK, 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 CVK is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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