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AJ53 RHU

2004 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,110 mi
Last recorded189,110 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 189,110 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 178,738 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 178,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Smoke test not carried out due to oil filler cap missing

Pass 21 Jan 2015 166,228 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 160,452 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 145,325 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 145,325 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 130,116 miles

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

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

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

abs light on

front under tray broken and loose

rear exhaust bracket repaired with wire

Pass 8 Feb 2011 116,791 miles

Temporary exhaust bracket fitted to rear silencer

Pass 13 Jan 2010 100,469 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 100,469 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 83,096 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 66,646 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,703 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 RHU is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RHU, 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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What year was AJ53 RHU registered?

AJ53 RHU is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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