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MA09 VOB

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,990 mi
Last recorded117,990 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 VOB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 117,990 miles

Oil leak excessive engine oil leaks ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 99,505 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak excessive engine oil leaks ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 114,812 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 114,812 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 109,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 109,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,251 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc inner face corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 104,251 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/f brake disc inner face curroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,279 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 81,279 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,576 miles

Rear tyres wearing close to legal limits in centres of treads

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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MA09 VOB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MA09 VOB, 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 MA09 VOB registered?

MA09 VOB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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