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SM59 MEV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,139 mi
Last recorded67,139 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 MEV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 67,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 59,772 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 59,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 53,919 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 46,166 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 38,184 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 34,481 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe slightly corroded at rear joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe slightly corroded at rear joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,310 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 21,769 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 21,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 17,284 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 12,752 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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SM59 MEV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SM59 MEV, 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 SM59 MEV registered?

SM59 MEV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is SM59 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 MEV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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