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SV09 FMO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

52,454 mi
Last recorded52,454 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 FMO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 52,454 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 52,454 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 50,216 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S/F bump stop and shock absorber gaiter split

Underside heavily coated in black underseal

Fail 25 Oct 2022 50,216 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre section of O/S front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S/F bump stop and shock absorber gaiter split

Underside heavily coated in black underseal

Fail 15 Sep 2022 50,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to suspension componants and rigid brake pipes

Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,401 miles

All suspension components newly and heavily undersealed obscuring inspection

Exhaust mounting defective foremost at gearbox bellhousing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily undersealed obscuring inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed obscuring inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, spot welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed obscuring inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed obscuring inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed obscuring inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, repaired with fibreglass, inspection obscured by use of underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all brake hose ferrules undersealed obscuring inspection

vehicle newly and heavily undersealed obscuring inspection of various components

Fail 2 Sep 2021 47,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad fitted backwords (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components newly and heavily undersealed obscuring inspection

Exhaust mounting defective foremost at gearbox bellhousing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily undersealed obscuring inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed obscuring inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, spot welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed obscuring inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed obscuring inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed obscuring inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, repaired with fibreglass, inspection obscured by use of underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all brake hose ferrules undersealed obscuring inspection

vehicle newly and heavily undersealed obscuring inspection of various components

Pass 29 Sep 2020 48,845 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 48,845 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 42,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At first silencer - Not effecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust mount corroded/broken - System still supported

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section through support clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill in an area where sill is single skin panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 36,392 miles

Offside Outer sille corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 36,377 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sille (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer sille corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 30,656 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre perished.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 27,285 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2016 27,259 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,272 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure at time of test.

Fail 31 Jul 2015 23,272 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure at time of test.

Offside front brake noisy but unable to assess without dismantling.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,961 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust front mounting bracket rusted and broken but exhaust still adequately supported

rear exhaust silencer support strap deteriorated but exhaust still secure at time of test

Fail 13 Aug 2014 20,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust front mounting bracket rusted and broken but exhaust still adequately supported

rear exhaust silencer support strap deteriorated but exhaust still secure at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,525 miles

coolant leak from rear of engine

exhaust rear support strap rusted and broken but exhaust still adequately supported at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2013 18,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

coolant leak from rear of engine

exhaust rear support strap rusted and broken but exhaust still adequately supported at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2012 15,680 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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SV09 FMO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SV09 FMO, 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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SV09 FMO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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