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SL09 XLH

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,322 mi
Last recorded104,322 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 104,322 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Spring catching slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 96,356 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Strut top and spring touching strut tower at top

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 96,354 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Strut top and spring touching strut tower at top

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 89,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill damaged

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 89,034 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear sill damaged

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,423 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 71,732 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 71,732 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 61,571 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 54,327 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 54,327 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 46,955 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 42,206 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 39,566 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 33,430 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 33,430 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 26,089 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 XLH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

SL09 XLH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2009.

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