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DE09 SYV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,480 mi
Last recorded79,480 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 SYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 79,480 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 79,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 70,838 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure light unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure light unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 70,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure light unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure light unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,837 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 63,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 55,029 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 55,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,109 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 34,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 34,220 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 25,596 miles

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,769 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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DE09 SYV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 64,294 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 DE09 SYV, 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 17 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE09 SYV registered?

DE09 SYV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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The MOT history for DE09 SYV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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