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AO09 ETK

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,968 mi
Last recorded94,968 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ETK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 94,968 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 94,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 90,702 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

middle exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2023 90,702 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

middle exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 84,956 miles

middle exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2022 84,956 miles

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

middle exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 80,809 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

middle exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,314 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 73,368 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 73,340 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 67,260 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 60,712 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 55,033 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,658 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 49,658 miles

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

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

rear wiperblade split

Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,546 miles

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

rear tyres perished & cracking between outer tread blocks

Pass 24 May 2013 37,535 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 37,535 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres 3mm

Pass 28 May 2012 32,155 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 ETK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ETK, 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 AO09 ETK registered?

AO09 ETK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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