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GV04 PVJ

2004 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,002 mi
Last recorded144,002 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 PVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 144,002 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper blade torn

Fail 2 Nov 2017 144,002 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 30 Sep 2016

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 124,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted (not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 17 Sep 2015 124,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted (not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 11 Aug 2014 115,984 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2014 115,984 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 101,427 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 95,195 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 95,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 82,261 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,284 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 72,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,634 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,735 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,742 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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GV04 PVJ is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV04 PVJ, 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 GV04 PVJ registered?

GV04 PVJ is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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