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SP09 HLD

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,210 mi
Last recorded134,210 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 HLD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 134,210 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm and worn on edges

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 134,209 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing clutch pedal (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Complete sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Complete sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres on 2mm and worn on edges

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 127,844 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

heatsheilds insecure

n/s sill soft

oil leak

play in drivers door hinge

Fail 16 Feb 2017 127,806 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

heatsheilds insecure

n/s sill soft

oil leak

play in drivers door hinge

Pass 9 Jun 2015 107,449 miles

offside and nearside rear outer sills damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2014 97,192 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 97,180 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 73,900 miles

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,580 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 49,546 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 24,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SP09 HLD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SP09 HLD, 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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SP09 HLD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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