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SK59 UPO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,164 mi
Last recorded131,164 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 UPO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 131,164 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 131,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 124,791 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil mist on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 124,791 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil mist on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 115,396 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 115,396 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 105,208 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 94,134 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 81,616 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,717 miles

clutch anti slip missing

exhaust back box clamp broken, secure at time of test

Fail 2 Oct 2014 65,717 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch anti slip missing

exhaust back box clamp broken, secure at time of test

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge, on legal limit in central 3/4

Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,046 miles

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

n/s/r tyre poor side wall

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 39,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UPO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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