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SH59 NPE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,750 mi
Last recorded45,750 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 NPE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2023 45,750 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 38,175 miles

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

Exhaust Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 38,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 32,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central silencer heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, whole pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing tight (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 31,740 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 31,740 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 31,237 miles

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip not fully secure allowing grease to escape.

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 31,237 miles

Exhaust system insecure All exhaust mountings from the engine back are corroded through or broken. leaving the system relying on the front pipe for stability. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip not fully secure allowing grease to escape.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tread depth in centre measures 2.5mm. Nearside front tread depth in centre measures 2mm. tyre size = 185/65R15. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 31,056 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose strap broken, but welded to silencer, exhaust secure at time of test (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 30,556 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear strap broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer cv boot clip broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 28,210 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 26,250 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,986 miles

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 21,976 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 17,097 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 14,058 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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SH59 NPE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH59 NPE, 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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SH59 NPE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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