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SL09 XAB

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,095 mi
Last recorded60,095 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 60,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 60,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 58,940 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 57,644 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 55,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2022 54,068 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 52,051 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 50,575 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2019 46,673 miles

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Fail 1 May 2019 46,673 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Pass 7 May 2018 43,826 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 40,304 miles

exhaust corroded (back box)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,554 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,865 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,633 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,055 miles

rear exhaust rear mount corroded

Fail 3 May 2012 22,843 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 22,843 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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SL09 XAB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XAB, 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 XAB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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