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SK59 KRV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,486 mi
Last recorded94,486 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 KRV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 94,486 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 94,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 73,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 69,823 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 62,904 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 58,354 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 58,354 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 53,007 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount bearing stiff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at the sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 50,310 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 50,310 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 47,167 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 47,167 miles

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

Offside Front 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) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 41,139 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,397 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 29,197 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 29,196 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box strap (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,564 miles

Rear wiper torn

rear back box band broken

Pass 19 Aug 2014 21,883 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 16,448 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 8,623 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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SK59 KRV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SK59 KRV, 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 SK59 KRV registered?

SK59 KRV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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