MOT Status
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56,435 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe from rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general underside corrosion to components
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe from rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general underside corrosion to components
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken and insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axel (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed play in hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hub (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front gearbox drive seal leaking oil
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front gearbox drive seal leaking oil
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability coil spring fouling body full lock (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Outer sill dented
covers restricting view
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer sill dented
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
covers restricting view
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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SM09 XZV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SM09 XZV, 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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SM09 XZV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 July 2009.
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