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SF59 OTH

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,560 mi
Last recorded70,560 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF59 OTH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 70,560 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 70,560 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 68,793 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 68,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 65,471 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 65,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 61,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 57,923 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 57,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,946 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,113 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 49,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 98,587 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 45,181 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 45,161 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,418 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,715 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,135 miles

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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SF59 OTH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SF59 OTH, 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 SF59 OTH registered?

SF59 OTH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for SF59 OTH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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