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SL59 HJA

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,209 mi
Last recorded118,209 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 HJA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 118,209 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,164 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 2 Oct 2020 74,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2019 73,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 73,629 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 70,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 70,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 64,737 miles

engine cover/undertray

exhaust condition/security

Fail 1 Nov 2017 64,737 miles

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

engine cover/undertray

exhaust condition/security

Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust condition

Pass 11 Nov 2015 52,567 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 52,567 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also bald (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2014 43,643 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise nsr tyre perished badly o.e

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2013 32,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HJA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HJA, 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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SL59 HJA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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