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SM58 HVC

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,068 mi
Last recorded99,068 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 HVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 99,068 miles

Brake pipeS corroded, covered in grease or other material

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 99,059 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills front and rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipeS corroded, covered in grease or other material

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 96,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear shock absorbers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 96,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear shock absorbers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 89,132 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front outer sill corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 89,049 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside 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))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

front silencer split

nearside front outer sill corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 75,225 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 73,588 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 73,588 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL 2 HOLES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL 2 HOLES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 73,579 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed front and rear next to mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi going into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed front and rear next to mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi going into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking leak from pipes but steering rack area also damp (2.1.5 (a))

Front wipers smaering

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear shocks corroded

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both rear (5.1.2 (c) (i))

drive shaft seal weeping

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 21 Jan 2021 71,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 71,689 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clean up required (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clean up required (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 69,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 66,880 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 63,906 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2018 63,905 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,169 miles

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,934 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 54,776 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,320 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low

Both rear tyres starting to get low and also cracking

Child seat fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper split

Fail 24 Jan 2014 51,320 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low

Both rear tyres starting to get low and also cracking

Child seat fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper split

Pass 26 Jan 2013 47,400 miles

exhaust backbox band broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 25 Jan 2012 39,435 miles

coolant level below minimum

couple dents and scratches

exhaust front cat mount and rear hanger badly corroded

front brake discs pads worn close to limit

nsr wheel inner rim damaged

play bonnet pull

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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SM58 HVC is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black 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 SM58 HVC, 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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SM58 HVC is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 January 2009.

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