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SL58 XHM

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,521 mi
Last recorded99,521 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 99,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside sill covered in sealer

Offside sill covered in sealer

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2019 99,386 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

subframes rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2018 93,189 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 93,184 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 85,102 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 84,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 74,699 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 74,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 56,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 40,775 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 40,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2013 25,980 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 21,474 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 15,437 miles

fault indicated with 13 pin socket

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 XHM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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