2004 Citroen Xsara 1.4L Petrol · HJ04 PCY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a history of clean passes over the last several years. The most recent test conducted in August 2022 at 101,063 miles resulted with no defects recorded, indicating that the car maintained its operational standard up to that point. While a failure was noted in July 2020, the immediate pass on the same day suggests the owner addressed the necessary repairs promptly rather than allowing mechanical faults to persist. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. Between November 2018 at 66,164 miles and August 2021 at 91,313 miles, the car covered roughly 25,000 miles, showing consistent but light usage. However, the four-year gap between the August 2022 test and the current date of June 2026 suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for a significant period recently, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as low-mileage cars often suffer from age-related corrosion rather than mechanical wear. Given the age of the Citroen Xsara, check for rust on the sills, wheel arches, and sub mounting points. Because the vehicle has not been tested in nearly four years, verify the state of the brake calipers for seizing and inspect the tyres to ensure they have not perished or developed rot during the period of inactivity.