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SG09 AAF

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,391 mi
Last recorded137,391 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 AAF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2020 137,391 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper /bonnet and grill damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split /worn

Pass 25 May 2019 133,498 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE (33MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive TOP OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 133,498 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE (33MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive TOP OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 124,769 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 124,761 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2016 98,224 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 98,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2015 75,027 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 75,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,833 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 61,464 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 61,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 May 2012 53,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2012 53,592 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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SG09 AAF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SG09 AAF, 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 SG09 AAF registered?

SG09 AAF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2009.

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