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SL59 MYT

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,590 mi
Last recorded129,590 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 129,590 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 109,062 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers both corrode

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 109,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock absorbers both corrode

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,611 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,229 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal into steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 62,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between middle box and back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal into steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,848 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 9,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyre outer sidewalls very heavily cracked / split / sidewalls in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2013 8,330 miles

all tyres on car perished

Pass 24 Sep 2012 6,201 miles

all tyres on car starting to perish

rear wiper split

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 MYT is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MYT, 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 MYT registered?

SL59 MYT is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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