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AY09 XSB

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,838 mi
Last recorded136,838 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XSB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 136,838 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES BOTH INNER/OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear POSITION LAMP LENS CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING LIGHT

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Fail 11 Oct 2023 136,837 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES BOTH INNER/OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear POSITION LAMP LENS CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING LIGHT

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 4 Nov 2022 130,685 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 130,675 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 124,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,242 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 112,741 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 105,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 97,092 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 88,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge and surface cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm small cuts on tread.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low advise replace un able to determine if below limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 60,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,274 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken/corroded tho still secure.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,041 miles

Rear exhaust back box bracket corroded/broken system still adequately surported

Wipers slight smear.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 41,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust back box bracket corroded/broken system still adequately surported

Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,895 miles

surface cracks/tears in tread area's of both front tyres

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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AY09 XSB 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 76.5%.

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 AY09 XSB, 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 AY09 XSB registered?

AY09 XSB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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