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AF09 KTD

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

175,162 mi
Last recorded175,162 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 KTD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 175,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 166,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 166,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering high pressure switch leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 158,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 151,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section to middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive multiple power steering fluid leaks but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 150,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not correctly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section to middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive multiple power steering fluid leaks but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in rack or side arm ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 142,038 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded through on one side (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front lower outer sills corroding/paint bubbling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split, leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged assembly damage, taped ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt adrift at outer fixing band (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component either power steering switch &/or internal rack body seal leagage, rack body and surrounding area oily (2.1.5 (a))

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 17 Mar 2022 142,038 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded through on one side (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front lower outer sills corroding/paint bubbling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split, leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged assembly damage, taped ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt adrift at outer fixing band (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component either power steering switch &/or internal rack body seal leagage, rack body and surrounding area oily (2.1.5 (a))

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 17 Mar 2021 132,712 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front metal hanger corroded, still enough left attached to pipe to support exhaust for now (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs faces outer edges corroded where pads not in contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

entire rear wiper arm missing

Fail 17 Mar 2021 132,712 miles

entire rear wiper arm missing

Exhaust mounting defective front metal hanger corroded, still enough left attached to pipe to support exhaust for now (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs faces outer edges corroded where pads not in contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 125,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres have inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspect power steering pressure sensor has a leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 21 Mar 2019 117,128 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gasses at center to rear joint

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link has slight play in the lower pin

Offside Front Coil spring appears to be slightly out of position

Offside Front Inner CV boot leaking a small amount of grease

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack side arm

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

Rear Lower outer sills deformed

Pass 8 Mar 2018 103,690 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 103,690 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,392 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

object rear view mirror

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Mar 2015 81,063 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 81,062 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,720 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 69,709 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,517 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,894 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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AF09 KTD 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 68.2%.

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 AF09 KTD, 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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AF09 KTD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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