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SH09 GGP

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,569 mi
Last recorded106,569 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 GGP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 106,569 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 96,338 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 84,114 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 83,951 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected no fluid in reservoir (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,817 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 77,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sweat at p/steering

Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,710 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 70,710 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 66,508 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 63,661 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 63,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,454 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage cleaned up no signs of leak at time of retest (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately wrong type of pipe used at pump area (2.3.7)

exhaust hanger snapped

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge close to cord (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 52,454 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust hanger snapped

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge close to cord (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 52,247 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,396 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 28,194 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,791 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 18,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GGP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 SH09 GGP, 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 GGP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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