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SM09 VYZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,550 mi
Last recorded52,550 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 VYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 52,550 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 49,478 miles

sills welded o/s n/s outer also under sealed

Pass 22 Jul 2024 47,274 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2024 47,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded to excess at seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre on ( 3 mm )

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2023 45,465 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 43,711 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2021 41,945 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 41,945 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 40,115 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,583 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 36,647 miles

n/s/f n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Jul 2017 34,641 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 32,501 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,117 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 30,117 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,465 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 24,522 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,364 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 VYZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

SM09 VYZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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