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104,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear wiper deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear wiper deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust box band broken but exhaust adequately supported
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
n/s/r tyre slightly perished
o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged
no spare.
o/s/f tyre cuts on sidwall/ cracking,
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
no spare.
o/s/f tyre cuts on sidwall/ cracking,
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MK09 ESF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 MK09 ESF, 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 MK09 ESF registered?
MK09 ESF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2009.
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