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SG09 GWK

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

138,397 mi
Last recorded138,397 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2024 138,397 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded mainrun (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 128,755 miles

No rear seat fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Sep 2023 128,754 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

No rear seat fitted at time of test

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 122,269 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 122,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 116,227 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 116,223 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 108,172 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 108,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,193 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 91,192 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 70,619 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 70,613 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 57,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 56,752 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,565 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 44,093 miles

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 22 Mar 2014 37,567 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 37,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,792 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Mar 2013 29,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,152 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 22,140 miles

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

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 GWK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

SG09 GWK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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