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SM09 VYH

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,891 mi
Last recorded41,891 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 VYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 41,891 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 41,891 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 40,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 36,113 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 35,197 miles

Lots of corrosion over entire rear suspension

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside sill corroded entire length

Pass 12 Sep 2022 34,043 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 32,643 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 32,643 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 31,716 miles

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

Rear exhaust section has some corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2019 29,536 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,975 miles

Front nearside & offside wishbones, rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust support band corroded/split - system still supported

Fail 27 Jun 2018 26,971 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front nearside & offside wishbones, rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust support band corroded/split - system still supported

Pass 28 Jun 2017 24,333 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanging band split

Pass 24 Jun 2016 21,423 miles

Rear back box strap broken exhaust still secure

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 24 Jun 2016 21,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear back box strap broken exhaust still secure

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,429 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 15,520 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 12,647 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,028 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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SM09 VYH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM09 VYH, 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 SM09 VYH registered?

SM09 VYH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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