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SN59 KTE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,067 mi
Last recorded122,067 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 KTE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 122,067 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,746 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 79,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 69,816 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 69,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 64,322 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 64,314 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 63,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Front coil spring touches the body when turned

Fail 13 Oct 2020 63,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Front coil spring touches the body when turned

Pass 8 Oct 2019 49,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 37,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65H15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 27,378 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 17,713 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 17,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,805 miles

Both front tyres cracking and perishing .

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and detached.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 13,837 miles

advise all four tyres sidewalls starting to perish/split but not through to cords

advise rear exhaust hanger deterioted

Pass 29 Aug 2013 11,547 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 9,199 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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SN59 KTE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SN59 KTE, 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 SN59 KTE registered?

SN59 KTE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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