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AJ53 CVL

2004 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,090 mi
Last recorded152,090 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 152,090 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 152,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 140,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres bold on inner edges 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 135,781 miles

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

slight play on inner steering arms

Pass 3 Mar 2016 131,037 miles

slight play in inner steering arms

Fail 3 Mar 2016 131,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in inner steering arms

Pass 11 Mar 2015 125,524 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 125,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 119,899 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both fron tyres wearing on inner edges

wheel allignment fault

Fail 21 Mar 2013 116,016 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 116,016 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,634 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,619 miles

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

slight play in nearside front inner tie rod

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,567 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 77,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 67,410 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,119 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 52,827 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 CVL is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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