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SM58 LKE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,437 mi
Last recorded86,437 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 LKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 86,437 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 86,437 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 72,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes small rusty spots and plastic swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front body sill holed outwith prescribed area

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

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

front silencer outer casing corroded and holed

slight rubbing from front coil springs to body on lock to lock check

Pass 27 Jan 2022 60,573 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 60,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 50,628 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 50,628 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 50,371 miles

Front silencer corroding.

Fail 20 May 2019 50,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front silencer corroding.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,194 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 47,194 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 43,582 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 39,606 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 36,208 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 29,819 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 29,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise exhaust rear bracket corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 23,271 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 17,471 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 LKE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM58 LKE, 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 SM58 LKE registered?

SM58 LKE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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