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SG09 AWU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,296 mi
Last recorded154,296 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 AWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 154,296 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 151,190 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 146,695 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill heavily corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 140,716 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Sep 2020 140,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall 185/65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Spare wheel likely to become detached tyre also flat (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Aug 2019 139,308 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 139,302 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 137,494 miles

Outer sills weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both number plates faded but not likely to be misread

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 127,384 miles

Exhaust back box strap snapped but system still adequately supported

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 127,384 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box strap snapped but system still adequately supported

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 113,531 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front brake pads appear to be worn low

Fail 15 Jul 2016 113,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

front brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 3 Jul 2015 101,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

rear exhaust support strap broken

Fail 27 Jun 2015 101,788 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

rear exhaust support strap broken

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,541 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 84,808 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,755 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 77,753 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 AWU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AWU, 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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SG09 AWU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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