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SL59 CXS

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,284 mi
Last recorded77,284 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 CXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 77,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 68,917 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 61,442 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 54,339 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 48,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working lens damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 48,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working lens damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 38,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both fog lamps not working. Housing damaged.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil level low

Fail 28 Dec 2018 38,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both fog lamps not working. Housing damaged.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 8 Jan 2018 29,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front fog lamp not working unit damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust section has fractured support hanger system still adequately supported

Fail 8 Jan 2018 29,862 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Coolant reservoir insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front fog lamp not working unit damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust section has fractured support hanger system still adequately supported

Pass 19 Sep 2016 17,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust section support hanger deteriorated system still adequately supported

Fail 19 Sep 2016 17,954 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside and outside edges 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside and outside edges 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

rear exhaust section support hanger deteriorated system still adequately supported

Pass 4 Sep 2015 9,055 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 9,054 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)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 7,077 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 7,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres side wall cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2013 6,672 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 5,685 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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SL59 CXS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL59 CXS, 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 SL59 CXS registered?

SL59 CXS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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