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SH09 PVO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,081 mi
Last recorded37,081 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 PVO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 37,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,001 miles

Rear tailgate unable to open from outside

Fail 22 Mar 2019 34,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear tailgate unable to open from outside

Pass 27 Feb 2018 31,600 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 28,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,750 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 23,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,549 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Jun 2015 20,549 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Jun 2014 16,037 miles

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 14 Jun 2013 12,751 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 9,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 PVO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH09 PVO registered?

SH09 PVO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is SH09 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 PVO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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