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T20 EMW

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,059 mi
Last recorded130,059 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 EMW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 130,059 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 130,059 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 101,624 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 100,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 85,080 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 26 May 2020 82,452 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,214 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 69,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 69,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 57,340 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 46,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW AT REAR (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 40,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2014 33,103 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wiper blade split.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jan 2014 33,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wiper blade split.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jan 2013 26,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jan 2012 18,932 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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T20 EMW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T20 EMW, 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 T20 EMW registered?

T20 EMW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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