2004 Citroen Xsara 2.0L Diesel · SE04 AVR

The 2004 Citroen Xsara holds a current roadworthy status following the MOT test on 9 December 2025 at 169,099 miles, roughly seven months before the present date, which returned a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the five available annual tests is stable, showing no advisories or recurring mechanical faults. A single anomaly appears in the 4 December 2024 test, where the vehicle failed at 160,998 miles yet the record lists no defects; a subsequent pass on 16 December 2024 at 161,086 miles confirms the issue was resolved without mechanical intervention. Mileage progression relative to the 22-year lifespan indicates typical use, averaging roughly 7,686 miles per year. The data exposes a near-dormant period between 21 November 2023 (160,807 miles) and 4 December 2024 (160,998 miles), accumulating just 191 miles over thirteen months. From that point to the latest test the odometer advanced 8,013 miles, restoring normal annual circulation. The official history remains clean and sparse, with no consumable wear items or structural concerns logged by testers. Despite the unblemished record, a purchaser must verify aged components in person that MOT checks may not deeply probe. The long stationary interval suggests inspection of tyre sidewalls for cracking and checking suspension bushes and coil springs for perishment. Citroen Xsara chassis commonly suffer corrosion on rear arches and subframes after years of service; the tester flagged none, but visual assessment of structural integrity remains prudent. Brake discs and calipers should be tested for binding after the idle spell, and the exhaust emissions verified under load given the engine's age. The absence of recorded faults implies previous owners maintained basic compliance, yet the December 2024 failure with no defects hints at lax presentation rather than thorough care. A pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist is advised to confirm the hydraulics and steering gaiters remain sound.