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SL59 VCZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,704 mi
Last recorded122,704 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 122,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 122,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 100,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

windscreen is damaged outwith swept area

Fail 24 Sep 2018 100,829 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

windscreen is damaged outwith swept area

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 81,132 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,508 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,778 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,110 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,537 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,538 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 VCZ 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 VCZ, 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 VCZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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