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AF09 PHX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,804 mi
Last recorded144,804 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 144,804 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 144,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 139,654 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 139,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 135,115 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 135,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear both side not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 130,779 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

oil leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2022 130,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

oil leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2021 120,870 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 120,870 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 117,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 105,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low disc,s good (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 94,800 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 94,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 83,805 miles

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

sills corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2016 83,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

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

sills corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 72,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Feb 2014 61,277 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 61,277 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer strap broken

Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 34,716 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on the outer sidewall

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 PHX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PHX, 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 AF09 PHX registered?

AF09 PHX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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