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SV09 GPY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,978 mi
Last recorded102,978 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 GPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2024 102,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 94,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Full underside of vehicle, all suspension components and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer, full inspection not possible

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 81,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 67,897 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 63,175 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 63,172 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 56,763 miles

Chip on windscreen zone B < 40mm

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 48,627 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,825 miles

Nearside Front tire cracked on outer wall but not shows the cords

Fail 14 Jun 2017 41,824 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tire cracked on outer wall but not shows the cords

Pass 17 May 2016 34,202 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 34,202 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 29,197 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 26,980 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,788 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 24,780 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 22,926 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 GPY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SV09 GPY, 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 GPY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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