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AF09 ULX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,953 mi
Last recorded67,953 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ULX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 67,953 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 67,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 64,783 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 60,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 57,213 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 53,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres perished.

Fail 14 Jul 2020 53,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all 4 tyres perished.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 47,026 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 39,029 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 38,979 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 37,162 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust strap/ mounting bracket corroded but still secure

Pass 14 Jul 2016 35,568 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 32,888 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 32,888 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 29,044 miles

N/S/F N/S/R O/S/R tyres cracking

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,044 miles

N/S/F N/S/R O/S/R tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 24,560 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,875 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 19,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ULX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ULX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF09 ULX registered?

AF09 ULX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is AF09 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 ULX shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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