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S19 MAY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,169 mi
Last recorded52,169 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS19 MAY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 52,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 50,235 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,306 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 49,298 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 48,558 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 47,958 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 47,603 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 47,238 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 45,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 42,176 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have small cracks in sidewall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,993 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,188 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,852 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

clutch pedal anti slip split

rear exhaust mounting strap corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 25,468 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust mounting strap slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,849 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

child seats fitted nearside rear and offside rear

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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S19 MAY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S19 MAY, 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 S19 MAY registered?

S19 MAY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is S19 MAY safe to buy?

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