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SL09 UMB

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

25,691 mi
Last recorded25,691 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 UMB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 25,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 25,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 25,609 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 24,849 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 24,849 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 23,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 23,624 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 23,624 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 23,023 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 23,023 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,221 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 21,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,079 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 18,953 miles

o/s/r tyre is deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket is corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 18,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre is deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket is corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,238 miles

Rear exhaust bracket is loose

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,308 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 12,483 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 8,635 miles

Passed emissions printer jammed.

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 UMB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SL09 UMB, 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 SL09 UMB registered?

SL09 UMB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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