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SP09 OPU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,150 mi
Last recorded39,150 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 OPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,150 miles

both inner sills at rear corroded but not holed

slight play on brake pedal

Fail 18 Jul 2019 39,150 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both inner sills at rear corroded but not holed

slight play on brake pedal

Pass 13 Aug 2018 37,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule corroded slightly

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule corroded slightly

Fail 9 Aug 2018 37,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Mains to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Knock from suspension

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule corroded slightly

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule corroded slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2017 35,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 35,035 miles

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

Nearside 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,435 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,176 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack dampness (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,458 miles

dampness around steering rack pinion area

Fail 9 Sep 2014 22,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dampness around steering rack pinion area

nearside front tyre cut to sidewall not deep enough to expose ply

Pass 9 Sep 2013 17,486 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 17,448 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,338 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 OPU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SP09 OPU, 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 SP09 OPU registered?

SP09 OPU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 August 2009.

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