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SG09 AAU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,441 mi
Last recorded166,441 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 166,441 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 158,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill is slightly corroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2021 158,731 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill is holed within 30cm of seat mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill is slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 149,985 miles

Nearside Outer sill weakened but not holed

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill weakened but not holed

Fail 26 Oct 2020 149,985 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer sill weakened but not holed

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill weakened but not holed

Pass 16 Oct 2019 141,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on sidewall but no cords exposed

Nearside Sill weak

Fail 16 Oct 2019 141,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on sidewall but no cords exposed

Nearside Sill weak

Pass 12 Oct 2018 128,722 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed at present

Fail 11 Oct 2018 128,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed at present

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 115,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre is cracked on inner edge but no ply or cords are exposed

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 103,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 75,538 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 75,538 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,840 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,490 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,229 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,071 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 AAU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SG09 AAU, 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 AAU registered?

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

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