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SG09 AOA

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

228,074 mi
Last recorded228,074 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 AOA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 228,074 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 204,265 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 204,265 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 175,140 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 175,137 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation direction (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 152,875 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 152,875 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 128,265 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 128,265 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 127,224 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box mounting deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2016 127,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box mounting deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 125,591 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 125,591 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 117,895 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 107,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2012 95,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 95,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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 AOA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AOA, 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 AOA registered?

SG09 AOA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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