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AO09 AWJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,196 mi
Last recorded111,196 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 AWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 111,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 111,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 110,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy only just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges cracking badly on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 110,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65 r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy only just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges cracking badly on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 109,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroding - pads good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 109,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroding - pads good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked - blown out with airline (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 103,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 100,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on both side walls badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 100,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on both side walls badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 98,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 98,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 95,782 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 92,032 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish/crack in treads

Pass 20 Jul 2017 88,380 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,639 miles

Nearside sun visor will not park flat against roof, keeps dropping down

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 84,639 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside sun visor will not park flat against roof, keeps dropping down

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 75,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,759 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,134 miles

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,171 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 49,982 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,378 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,183 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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AO09 AWJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO09 AWJ, 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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AO09 AWJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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