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SK59 UPX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,541 mi
Last recorded118,541 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 UPX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 118,541 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 114,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside and suspension heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection.

Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 100,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 99,673 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 83,032 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 83,032 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,948 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge 185/65/15

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear bands 185//65/15

Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,550 miles

nsr tyre getting low and worn

osr tyre getting low

Fail 28 Aug 2015 60,548 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke 5.48% (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust hanger burst (7.1.1)

nsr tyre getting low and worn

osr tyre getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,722 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 49,721 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,147 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 22,396 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 UPX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

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

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