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SB59 TWP

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,863 mi
Last recorded79,863 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 TWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 79,863 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated but now blowing

Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,275 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 79,275 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,150 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack area (2.3.3b)

front and rear exhaust brackets deteriorated

Fail 30 Dec 2014 63,853 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 63,853 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 49,952 miles

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT..SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH

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

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT..SET AT ZERO,,ON THE DASH

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

VEHICLE TESTED IN WET AND COLD CONDITIONS

Fail 30 Dec 2013 49,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT..SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH

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

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT..SET AT ZERO,,ON THE DASH

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

VEHICLE TESTED IN WET AND COLD CONDITIONS

Pass 27 Dec 2012 38,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear windscreen wiper torn

Fail 27 Dec 2012 38,124 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear windscreen wiper torn

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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SB59 TWP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB59 TWP, 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 SB59 TWP registered?

SB59 TWP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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