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SP09 SZG

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

113,032 mi
Last recorded113,032 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 SZG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 113,032 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 113,027 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,457 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2018 106,455 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 94,710 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 94,710 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 82,835 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 82,835 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,713 miles

CLUTCH RUBBER MISSING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 72,713 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

CLUTCH RUBBER MISSING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,877 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,847 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,801 miles

bulb out on dash

rear heatshild and top heatshield broken

Fail 14 Mar 2013 50,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) components fouling (2.3.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) components fouling (2.3.4d)

bulb out on dash

rear heatshild and top heatshield broken

Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,270 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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SP09 SZG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

SP09 SZG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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