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SK59 UPG

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,586 mi
Last recorded165,586 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 UPG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 165,586 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 160,262 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe along floor to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe along floor to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 160,262 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed at anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe along floor to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe along floor to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 157,864 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 147,194 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 136,414 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 124,114 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 113,396 miles

Sill corroded at offside front,not within 30cm of any component mounting point

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 84,606 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,175 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,995 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 51,628 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 37,729 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 UPG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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