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SL58 XHT

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,824 mi
Last recorded107,824 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 107,824 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 102,425 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 102,422 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 97,318 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 97,184 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 92,512 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 26 Nov 2021 87,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,937 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside front fog light lens cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2020 82,936 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around steering rack pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside front fog light lens cracked

Pass 9 May 2019 72,723 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2018 60,994 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 60,994 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 55,000 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 50,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 47,141 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,282 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing slightly low inner edges

centre exhaust deterioated

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside washer jet blocked

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Dec 2014 44,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing slightly low inner edges

centre exhaust deterioated

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside washer jet blocked

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Dec 2013 35,268 miles

centre exhaust casing corroded

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 12 Dec 2013 35,268 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust casing corroded

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 6 Dec 2012 28,057 miles

passenger side front door top hinge has wear in it .

Fail 6 Dec 2012 28,057 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side washer jet blocked .

passenger side front door top hinge has wear in it .

Pass 19 Dec 2011 17,546 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 XHT is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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