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SK09 ZSX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,720 mi
Last recorded65,720 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 ZSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 65,720 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear all suspension components

Pass 4 Aug 2025 65,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 64,713 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 64,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 62,828 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 61,130 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 61,021 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 60,973 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 60,893 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,625 miles

Nearside Front on sill corroded , but outwith 30cm of stress , braking and steering point.

Fail 4 Mar 2019 56,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front on sill corroded , but outwith 30cm of stress , braking and steering point.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,208 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 52,208 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,095 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 47,086 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,552 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 41,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,991 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,936 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2014 26,936 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,470 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all rear seat belt stalks not fitted as seats been removed

exhaust back box mounting clamp broken but system still supported

Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,704 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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SK09 ZSX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

SK09 ZSX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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