2004 Citroen Xsara 2.0L Petrol · AP53 JYK
2004 Citroen Xsara (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 98,188 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP53 JYK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
- 98,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP53 JYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Citroen Xsara (AP53 JYK) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AP53 JYK Mileage History
- 20/04/202288,365 mi
- 31/03/202390,141 mi+1,776 mi
- 16/04/202493,971 mi+3,830 mi
- 22/04/202598,188 mi+4,217 mi
- 22/04/202598,188 mi
Average of roughly 3,266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Xsara Picasso
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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