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SK59 UPY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 193,046 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 193,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 181,350 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 181,285 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 181,183 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 181,183 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 172,106 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 151,090 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 150,093 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 125,980 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 122,643 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

front brake pads approx. 75% worn

Fail 23 Jun 2016 122,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

front brake pads approx. 75% worn

Pass 24 Jun 2015 112,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Mar 2015 112,726 miles

both front brake discs worn slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2015 112,726 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2014

cannot read full mileometer

Fail 11 Mar 2014

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

cannot read full mileometer

Pass 17 Sep 2013

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog light lens missing

unable to read mileage

Fail 17 Sep 2013

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog light lens missing

unable to read mileage

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,195 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn at top

N/S Sill damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,052 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 350,581 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

losse cables at driver controls

n/s sill damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2011 26,076 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

losse cables at driver controls

n/s sill damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,386 miles

Front No-Plate [lamanate damage]

Name on N/S [difficult to read]

Pass 9 Sep 2010 10,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 102 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 UPY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

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

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