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SL09 FBE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,434 mi
Last recorded108,434 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 FBE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 108,434 miles

Both front and rear outer sills holed and corroded not in prescribed area

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads keep under observation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at edges keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes keep under observation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 108,441 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Both front and rear outer sills holed and corroded not in prescribed area

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads keep under observation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at edges keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes keep under observation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 101,945 miles

Horn not working properly poor output (7.7 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 101,942 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly poor output (7.7 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 98,365 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 98,365 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,218 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 81,189 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,213 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,204 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 60,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,347 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,596 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

front discs lipped

Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,982 miles

rear wiper blade torn

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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SL09 FBE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 64,294 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SL09 FBE, 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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SL09 FBE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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