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AO09 ETL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,949 mi
Last recorded51,949 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ETL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 51,949 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 51,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 45,185 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 42,129 miles

Front Shock Upper Bearings Noisy

Nearside Front Shock Rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2023 36,806 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 36,104 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 35,179 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 34,491 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 34,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 32,607 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,436 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 31,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,433 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,379 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,868 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,340 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 19,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both offside tyres perished & cracked on outer tread blocks

Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,031 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,708 miles

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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 ETL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ETL, 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 ETL registered?

AO09 ETL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is AO09 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 ETL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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