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OY09 ESG

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,030 mi
Last recorded53,030 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 ESG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 53,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2019 53,030 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 37,978 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive rear chassis and boot floor area heavily under sealed and covered on damaged area. (2.4.A.3)

rear panel and boot floor area has been damaged and repaired and under sealed floor panel still kinked

Fail 2 May 2018 37,969 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive rear chassis and boot floor area heavily under sealed and covered on damaged area. (2.4.A.3)

rear panel and boot floor area has been damaged and repaired and under sealed floor panel still kinked

Pass 24 Feb 2017 34,560 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable items

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable items

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,310 miles

engine cover fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 14,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,453 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 11,691 miles

All 4 tyres are perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 8,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OY09 ESG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY09 ESG, 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 OY09 ESG registered?

OY09 ESG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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