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VO09 SXN

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,066 mi
Last recorded132,066 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 SXN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 132,066 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 132,066 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 130,453 miles

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

Rear both lamps slight loose

Fail 5 Dec 2019 130,453 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 128,003 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 128,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 123,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 123,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect securing clip missing (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing and mounting broken (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam R472 (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 119,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 119,121 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 114,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear torsion bar has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2014 103,616 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 98,902 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2013 82,539 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 82,539 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 67,425 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,928 miles

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)

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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VO09 SXN is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VO09 SXN, 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 VO09 SXN registered?

VO09 SXN is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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