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SL58 VRE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

101,776 mi
Last recorded101,776 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 VRE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 101,776 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 101,749 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,444 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 99,443 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 99,358 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 89,078 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 89,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,908 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 83,908 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 77,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre worn slightly on inner shoulder

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner and outer shoulders

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 77,079 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded off and intermediate silencer in poor condition. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked with chalk (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre worn slightly on inner shoulder

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner and outer shoulders

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 60,738 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,886 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,186 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 41,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 34,473 miles

0sr tyre slightley perrished

Pass 4 Jan 2013 25,569 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 16,535 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre sidewalls splitting

n/s/r tyre sidewalls splitting

o/s/f tyre sidewalls splitting

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

o/s/r tyre sidewalls splitting

Pass 28 Dec 2011 16,535 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewalls splitting

n/s/r tyre sidewalls splitting

o/s/f tyre sidewalls splitting

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

o/s/r tyre sidewalls splitting

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 VRE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VRE, 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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SL58 VRE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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