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SH09 CAU

2009 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,876 mi
Last recorded132,876 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 CAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2020 132,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill area soft to touch however not holed and corroded

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

Nearside Front driveshaft seal leaking at gearbox

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded slightly

Rear torsion bars corroded

chuffing noise from engine possible injectors

Pass 31 Jul 2019 122,750 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2019 122,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 112,440 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak coming from the front of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front registration plate has become delaminated (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 112,440 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak coming from the front of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front registration plate has become delaminated (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 104,291 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion all 3 (2.4.E.1b)

front heat shield loose

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/f tyre has small cut on outer wall and is wearing on both inner and outer edges 185-65-15

slight damage to rear exhaust and bracket is corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 104,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working new 380 bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion all 3 (2.4.E.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault checked connections and cleared fault code (5.4.2)

front heat shield loose

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/f tyre has small cut on outer wall and is wearing on both inner and outer edges 185-65-15

slight damage to rear exhaust and bracket is corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,399 miles

1 ltr of oil added

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 185-65-15

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 91,399 miles

1 ltr of oil added

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 185-65-15

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,929 miles

child seat fitted time off test

passanger air bag switch off

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 63,563 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,563 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,447 miles

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

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

back box band broken but system still adequately supported

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2013 50,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

back box band broken but system still adequately supported

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2012 38,821 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,821 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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SH09 CAU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SH09 CAU, 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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SH09 CAU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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