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SL58 EUV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

127,808 mi
Last recorded127,808 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 EUV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2017 127,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 123,308 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear sill has slight damage

Oil leak ()

Rear 3 rear seat belts not checked

brake pipes have been greased

Fail 29 Nov 2016 123,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside , also has nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear sill has slight damage

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear 3 rear seat belts not checked

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 2 Dec 2015 113,020 miles

advise undertray fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 113,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

advise 3x alloy wheels fitted advise steel wheel fitted n/s/f

advise rear wiper blade arm broken

advise spare wheel defective

advise undertray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 99,009 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 99,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 82,693 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 82,963 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 67,831 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2012 67,831 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,865 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 50,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SL58 EUV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 SL58 EUV, 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 SL58 EUV registered?

SL58 EUV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 January 2009.

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