MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,104 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder. 185/65R15. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly
Nearside Rear light lense damaged but not effecting light output
Offside outer sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front registration plate damaged. not likely to be mis-read
front suspension arms completely different from each other.
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder. 185/65R15. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly
Nearside Rear light lense damaged but not effecting light output
Offside outer sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front registration plate damaged. not likely to be mis-read
front suspension arms completely different from each other.
Both front shocks missing secondary spring seats
NSF spring possibly poorly fitted
NSR tire wearing fast outer edge
OSF seat belt frayed slightly
OSF tire wearing fast on outer edge
Oil leak
Slight exhaust blow
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both front shocks missing secondary spring seats
Both wishbone bushes deteriorated slightly
NSF spring possibly poorly fitted
NSR tire wearing fast outer edge
OSF seat belt frayed slightly
OSF sill corroded - feels soft but still seems solid
OSF tire wearing fast on outer edge
Oil leak
Slight exhaust blow
Nearside Front fog light broken
Offside Front fog light broken
Rear wiper blade torn
exhaust mounts corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust mounts corroded
both rear tyre sidewalls heavily cracked and perished.
chip in n/s/f tyre sidewall.
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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SK09 TAU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 SK09 TAU, 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 SK09 TAU registered?
SK09 TAU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2009.
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