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SH09 CEN

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,267 mi
Last recorded93,267 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 CEN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,267 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 93,267 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,364 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,973 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 71,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,913 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 58,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,387 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 38,805 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 CEN is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SH09 CEN, 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 SH09 CEN registered?

SH09 CEN is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 April 2009.

Is SH09 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 CEN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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