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SL58 VRF

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,902 mi
Last recorded122,902 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2023 122,902 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 115,822 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 115,822 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 111,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 106,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 101,697 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside/offside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2019 101,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside/offside front tyres worn on edges

wear in front brake disc faces and with brake pads worn/wearing thin

Pass 23 Jan 2018 94,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot damp with grease , centre exhaust box section in poor condition

some movement in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

wear/corrosion in front brake disc faces

Fail 23 Jan 2018 94,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot damp with grease , centre exhaust box section in poor condition

some movement in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

wear/corrosion in front brake disc faces

Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,753 miles

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

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

some movement in nearside/offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes

Fail 24 Jan 2017 86,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

some movement in nearside/offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes

Pass 4 Jan 2016 71,528 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside sill corroded to hole very close to prescribed area

noise from offside rear brake when tested in brake rollers

slight play / movement in front wishbone rear mounting bushes

Fail 4 Jan 2016 71,528 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside sill corroded to hole very close to prescribed area

noise from offside rear brake when tested in brake rollers

slight play / movement in front wishbone rear mounting bushes

Pass 19 Dec 2014 53,987 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 53,987 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 46,359 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken but system is sufficiently supported

Fail 28 Dec 2013 46,359 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust hanger broken but system is sufficiently supported

Pass 31 Dec 2012 36,201 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 26,874 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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SL58 VRF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

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

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