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DF53AVW
2004 CITROEN XSARA
Colour: Beige
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1997cc
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- Registration DF53AVW
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model XSARA
- Year 2004
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
30 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 273,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 263,001 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
12 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 253,759 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 253,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 245,404 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- oil leak
- noise from injector area
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
15 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 244,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- oil leak
- noise from injector area
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
30 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 233,261 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
29 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 233,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 224,957 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
7 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 224,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 219,571 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 20 Jun 202618 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 207,854 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
9 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 207,763 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
11 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 198,404 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 198,404 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 190,165 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 190,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 181,755 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2010 20 Jun 202629 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 181,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
14 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 107,264 MI
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DF53AVW was registered on 2004-01-06
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