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AV09 PZD

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,955 mi
Last recorded115,955 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 PZD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 115,955 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 115,953 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 108,271 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 99,747 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Screw in offside rear tyre tred

The nearside and offside outer sills are becoming corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2021 99,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Screw in offside rear tyre tred

Slight play offside front suspension ball joint

The nearside and offside outer sills are becoming corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 93,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,655 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,868 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 70,803 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 70,803 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2016 59,183 miles

TYRE; offside front tread worn to 2.5 mm, close to the legal limit & worn bald on it's inner edge

Fail 21 May 2016 59,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

TYRE; offside front tread worn to 2.5 mm, close to the legal limit & worn bald on it's inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 51,010 miles

spare tryre sidewall perishing badly

Pass 12 May 2014 37,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

spare wheel tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front fog lamp missing

Fail 23 Apr 2013 20,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front fog lamp missing

Pass 29 May 2012 10,219 miles

both nearside tyres perishing

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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AV09 PZD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV09 PZD, 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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AV09 PZD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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