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1551 HB

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,986 mi
Last recorded45,986 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1551 HB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 45,986 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 39,694 miles

Front unable to fully inspect front pads

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 32,092 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 24,121 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 17,810 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 17,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 11,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 4,493 miles

Offside Front coil spring fouling chassis leg when turned

Pass 2 Jul 2018 2,501 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 2,252 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 2,055 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 1,409 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 1,179 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 963 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 756 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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1551 HB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 1551 HB, 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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1551 HB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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